Goldman Sachs Overview

The Goldman Sachs Group provides banking, security and investment management opportunities around the world. With a wide range of services the firm offers, it's no wonder the firm is a global leader in the industry. The firms' services are offered to a diverse client base that include corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Headquartered in New York, the firm has offices located in all of the major financial centers around the world.

The firm provides advice to companies on buying and selling businesses, raising capital and managing risks. Governments on all levels seek out Goldman Sachs' help for financing their operations. This allows governments to invest in schools, hospitals and roads. The company also transacts for the clients in all financial markets, including equities, bonds, currencies and commodities. In addition to other services, the company also takes pride in the people who work there for being able to develop innovative ideas, new products and provide different perspectives.

Diving Into the Values at Goldman Sachs

Being a global leader in the banking, security and investment industry isn't the only thing Goldman Sachs is good at. With a long running list of awards, it seems the company has nailed down being a great place to work. It seems the company really does take pride in showing employees how much they're appreciated. The awards include:

Whew. And to think that this list only includes awards from last year.

The People at Goldman Sachs

A Team as Solid as Gold

The team members at Goldman Sachs are the firm's greatest asset. And coming from a financial institution, you know that's legit. The firm believes that without the hard work and dedication from the employees, it would not be able to serve its clients, shareholders or the broader public.

In order to create the best team, Goldman Sachs strives to find people with a large range of perspectives that reflects the diversity of the communities that the company serves. Another contributing factor that the firm believes is key to having a solid team is investing in careers. The firm aspires to help employees remain focused on their long-term goals. The firm maintains a work environment where people feel comfortable being themselves and are empowered to reach their full potential.

The Culture at Goldman Sachs

An Environment as Rich as the Name

At the heart of the awards that Goldman Sachs has received is the focus on sustaining a cultivating work environment. With Employee Affinity Networks and Interest Forums, employees are able to take part in programs that support them on an individual level. The networks host leadership conferences, client events, and offer training and educational programs for employees to attend. The networks that are offered vary drastically:

Employees are able to use these networks to also share concerns and feedback, and identify professional development opportunities.

Community Involvement at Goldman Sachs

More Than Just Giving Gold

The firm supports employees' efforts in giving back to the communities that they live and work in. Through Community TeamWorks, employees have the opportunity to partner with local nonprofits to complete team-based volunteer projects. You'll even get paid to take a day off to focus on this volunteer work.

In addition, the company has devoted it's time and resources to helping transform Newark communities. Since 2010, the firm has donated over $500 million for 15 different projects that helped improve education, job creation and housing opportunities. As an example, the firm invested in the Teachers Village project. The project included the development of three new schools that served 875 students.

Also part of the project was developing housing for the schools' teachers. Goldman Sachs also helped provide financing for the expansion of Marion P. Thomas Charter School. The improvements provided a higher-quality educational atmosphere. "We're nowhere near done investing in Newark," said Margaret Anadu, Head of the Urban Investment Group. "We want to show people what can be done and hopefully bring in new investors that will catalyze activity."