At Goldman Sachs our culture is very much in evidence helping us attract and retain the best employees and clients. Goldman Sachs' commitment to its clients, teamwork, integrity, professional excellence and entrepreneurial spirit has its beginnings in 1869 with Marcus Goldman. This spirit is embodied today in our core values of client focus, integrity, meritocracy, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork.

At the core of our business remains our commitment to our clients, which is embodied in our fourteen business principles. Our business principles are a consistent measure for evaluating recruits and employees.

To maintain our competitive edge and meet the high expectations of our clients, our culture continues to evolve. Goldman Sachs has made a commitment to creating an environment that values diversity and promotes inclusion.

Additionally, the people of Goldman Sachs take very seriously their responsibility to the communities in which they live and work. Besides being responsive to community needs, Goldman Sachs has a long-standing tradition of leadership in philanthropy through various organizations worldwide.

The Goldman Sachs culture is what sets our company apart from other firms and helps to make us a magnet for talent.