• Founded in 1869 by Marcus Goldman & Samuel Sachs
• Headquartered in Manhattan, New York
• Became popular for pioneering commercial paper
• Specializes in investment banking, asset management, mergers & acquisitions, prime brokerage, and underwriting services
• Current CEO is Lloyd Blankfein
• 1 of only 5 companies to be named on the Forbes 100 every year
• Why work for Goldman?

Inclusive Culture

• Meritocracy
• Emphasize collaboration, teamwork, and integrity
• Utilize cross functional teams
• Flat organizational structure
• Everyone gets a say
• Actively recruit leaders
• Diverse range of employees

Limitless Opportunities

• Excellent training programs
• Extensive resources
• Global company (offices in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the Middle East)
• Immediate responsibility
• Highly competitive salary
• Prestige (Alumni include Jim Cramer, Mario Draghi, Charlie Haas, numerous CEO's, and global leaders)

Great Work Life Balance/Perks

• Offer meditation classes, tai chi clubs, five-times-a-week pilates, and high profile lectures
• 4 month paid maternity leave, infant transition and return programs
• Over 30% of employees work from home
• Active philanthropy (partner with over 900 non profits on over 1600 projects + 1.6 billion in donations)

With limitless opportunities, an inclusive culture, and great work life balance, Goldman Sachs has something for everyone.

• http://business.time.com/2014/01/16/why-people-love-working-at-goldman-sachs-its-not-just-the-money/
• http://www.goldmansachs.com/