They commit people, capital and ideas to help their clients, shareholders and the communities they serve to grow. At Goldman Sachs, they:

• Advise companies on buying and selling businesses, raising capital and managing risks, which enables them to grow.
• Help local, state and national governments finance their operations so they can invest in infrastructure, like schools, hospitals and roads.
• Transact for their clients in all key financial markets, including equities, bonds, currencies and commodities, so that capital flows, jobs are created and economies can grow.
• Help markets remain efficient and liquid, so investors and companies can meet their needs, whether to invest, raise money or manage risk.
• Preserve and grow assets for institutions, including mutual funds, pension funds and foundations, as well as individuals.
• Invest their capital alongside their clients’ capital to help businesses grow.
• Develop ideas and analysis that drive new perspectives, new products and new paths to growth.