The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a broad range of financial services to a diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869 and headquartered in New York City, Goldman Sachs has built a reputation for providing strategic advisory, underwriting and capital-raising services in key markets around the world.
Goldman Sachs operates through several principal business segments. The Investment Banking Division offers advisory on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and other corporate finance matters. The Global Markets Division facilitates client access to market-making and trading across equities, fixed income, currency and commodities products. The Asset Management Division delivers investment solutions and risk management services across traditional and alternative asset classes, while the Consumer & Wealth Management Division provides personalized wealth advisory, lending and deposit services under brands such as Marcus by Goldman Sachs.
With offices in more than 30 countries, Goldman Sachs serves clients in major financial centers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The firm leverages its global network and research capabilities to support cross-border transactions, emerging market opportunities and sustainable finance initiatives. Its research teams cover macroeconomic trends, industry developments and equity and fixed income markets, providing insights that inform client strategies.
Leadership at Goldman Sachs includes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David M. Solomon, who has guided the firm’s strategic growth, digital transformation and focus on risk management since 2018. Under his tenure, the firm has expanded its consumer banking offerings, enhanced its technology infrastructure and strengthened its commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration. Goldman Sachs continues to adapt to evolving market dynamics while upholding its long-standing client-service ethos and operational discipline.
