Our Firm

Our Purpose

We aspire to be the world’s most exceptional financial institution, united by our shared values of partnership, client service, integrity, and excellence.
Our Values

Partnership

We prioritize collaboration and believe in the strength of the collective, creating a culture that fosters teamwork and belonging in the pursuit of professional and personal growth.

Client Service

We lead with a service mindset, working to earn our clients’ trust and exceed their expectations by understanding and overdelivering on
their goals.

Integrity

We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards, insisting on transparency and vigilance from our people as we learn from our experiences and make decisions that instill a sense of pride in our firm.

Excellence

We aspire to nothing less than excellence, striving for exceptional performance and superior results for our clients, our shareholders, and our communities.

Defining the FirmBusiness Principles
In 1979, John Whitehead, then co-head of Goldman Sachs, wrote 14 principles that articulate what the firm stands for. Over four decades later, they remain foundational to the Goldman Sachs culture.