Goldman Sachs employs roughly 30,240 professionals across its global operations. Recent staffing activity shows 2,903 hires against 2,951 departures, keeping overall headcount essentially stable with a marginal net decrease. The figures point to a deliberate workforce strategy that balances targeted hiring with ongoing realignment across its business lines.
Finance and Administration is the firm’s largest function at 9,422 employees, representing close to one-third of total staff. Business Management follows with 8,357 team members, while Engineering and Banking & Wealth Management each support just over 3,000 professionals, underscoring the firm’s dual focus on technology enablement and client advisory services. Mid-sized groups such as Marketing & Product (1,545) and Sales & Support (1,070) complement specialized units in Risk, Safety & Compliance, Operations, and Information Technology. An additional 1,602 employees are classified in cross-functional or other roles, highlighting the breadth of expertise required to run a diversified financial institution.
Headcount is heavily concentrated in New York, home to about 8,784 employees. Large U.S. hubs in Dallas (2,361) and Salt Lake City (1,906) support significant operational and technology teams. Internationally, London (1,307) and Bengaluru (1,096) anchor the firm’s presence in key financial and technology centers, while offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Hong Kong, Jersey City, and a wide range of smaller locations collectively account for more than 12,000 additional employees. This broad geographic footprint positions talent close to major client markets and strategic growth regions.