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In today’s complex global economy, the stakes for leaders have never been higher. They need steadfast partners, not just investment bankers.

"In today’s complex global economy, the stakes for leaders have never been higher. They need steadfast partners, not just investment bankers."

" The Power of Partnering with Goldman Sachs"

 The Power of Partnering with Goldman Sachs

Our global Investment Banking business is built on a culture of enduring partnerships and a commitment to delivering exceptional execution, idea generation and client service. We have earned our position as a global leader in M&A and Financing by consistently mobilizing the full power of Goldman Sachs in service of our clients to successfully execute the world’s most complex and consequential transactions.
The expertise and judgment of our teams, backed by an unparalleled global network of relationships, allow us to unlock opportunities for growth and transformation and deliver superior outcomes.

Our Approach

"Our global Investment Banking business is built on a culture of enduring partnerships and a commitment to delivering exceptional execution, idea generation and client service. We have earned our position as a global leader in M&A and Financing by consistently mobilizing the full power of Goldman Sachs in service of our clients to successfully execute the world’s most complex and consequential transactions.\r\nThe expertise and judgment of our teams, backed by an unparalleled global network of relationships, allow us to unlock opportunities for growth and transformation and deliver superior outcomes."

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Our bankers execute the most important and complex deals; they leverage their experience to provide advice aligned to your long-term objectives.

Deep Expertise

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We combine a deep understanding of our clients’ needs with insights derived from a track record of success to generate and execute the industry-defining approaches you seek.

Exceptional Execution

We bring together our unmatched global relationships with differentiated market insights to unlock and maximize your opportunities.

Unmatched Global Access

Industry Leadership

"Industry Leadership"

Euromoney: World’s Best Bank for Advisory 2024

Fortune: Most Powerful Women, Kim Posnett

American Banker: Most Powerful Women in Finance 2024, Christina Minnis

Our Leadership

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"Dan Dees"

"Co-head, Global Banking and Markets"

Dan Dees

Co-head, Global Banking and Markets

"Ashok Varadhan"

Ashok Varadhan

We partner with business leaders to drive innovation, transformation, and enduring success that transcends individual transactions.

Our Services

"We partner with business leaders to drive innovation, transformation, and enduring success that transcends individual transactions."

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Powering clients' strategic priorities with best-in-class advice, unmatched experience, and access to our global network.

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Link to Mergers & Acquisitions page

Partnering with clients to navigate the complexities of global capital markets through unparalleled insights, proven judgement, and bespoke solutions.

Financing

Link to Financing webpage

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Learn more about working in Investment Banking and explore open positions.

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"Discover Careers at Goldman Sachs"

Discover Careers at Goldman Sachs

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