Is Goldman Sachs Still a Bulge Bracket?

Serious question… is Goldman Sachs still considered a bulge bracket?

Obviously firms have to lay some people off, but I'm not even sure that Deutsche Bank has seen things this bad. Also, they have this weird bald guy running the firm who's a DJ and more focused on being "cool" to teenagers at Coachella and Lollapalooza than running a bank.

Heard the consumer business is losing $2bn per year - that sounds like a smart decision, right? Definitely need to pay Mr. DJ $30mm per year to burn cash. 

What if the firm axe'd Mr. DJ instead of revenue supporting headcount? Mr. DJ looks like a big cost center and cost producer if you ask me.

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  • Associate 1 in IB - Gen
2mo 

You sound boring

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  • Research Associate in AM - Equities
2mo 

Did an engagement with GS recently. John Waldron came and was actually solid. We want DSol out too, we just think he'll keep working for them because GS don't want him going anywhere else. 

To the GS folks, what's the dynamic like between DSol and John Waldron (if anyone here has a sense)? For all the destruction DSol has done as CEO, what does he run / do / actively make better?

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Iyov, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Unfortunately Waldron lacks 2 key requirements for the job: Bald and Jewish

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MergersNexecutions, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Pretty sure BB Banks give free coffee to employees. Therefore Goldman is disqualified

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  • Intern in IB - DCM
2mo 

Shouldn't be.

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  • Intern in IB - Gen
2mo 

TF did DJ-Sol do to deserve that bad of a reputation beside the Marcus bs? Watched one of his interviews and he seemed like a decent person.

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musitall, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Interesting - has he done that much reputation-al damage? Who is on top now?

  • Associate 3 in IB - ECM
2mo 

Rumor on the street is D Sol sent out personal "You're Fired - the Remix" mixes to everyone's voicemails. It starts out as a regular EDM track but then when the beat drops all of the sudden Vince McMahon blares over the speakers -

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anon12343, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Shut up nerd DJ Dsol is my hero and he should be yours too

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  • Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
2mo 

I want to work at The Goldman Sachs

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  • Intern in ER
2mo 

Recruitment is over. If you want to work as a janitor, I can take your CV

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  • Associate 3 in IB - ECM
2mo 

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  • Associate 3 in IB - ECM
2mo 

I'm sorry guys i'm having way too much fun with this

2mo 
Zachary-Teo, what's your opinion? Comment below:

As someone who hasn't been paying attention to the IB space for the last couple of years, could anyone give me a quick summary of what DSol's done that so bad for GS?

2mo 
wwert134, what's your opinion? Comment below:
Zachary-Teo

As someone who hasn't been paying attention to the IB space for the last couple of years, could anyone give me a quick summary of what DSol's done that so bad for GS?

Spotted the journalist

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2mo 
Zachary-Teo, what's your opinion? Comment below:

LMAO. Seriously though, was just legit curious, struck out for IB recruiting out of undergrad and went to consulting instead, 2+ years later trying to consider my options for post-MBA recruitment so trying to get back into the industry chatter.

  • Teller in Non-profit
2mo 

Baldman Sacks

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  • Intern in IB - Cov
2mo 

Baldman Sucks

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Real_Human, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Goldman Sachs is considered to be one of the most prestigious and successful investment banks in the world, and it is often referred to as a bulge bracket firm. The term "bulge bracket" is used to describe the largest and most profitable investment banks, typically those that are global in scope and have a wide range of services including M&A, equity and debt underwriting, and trading. Goldman Sachs is definitely part of the this group of banks, it is a global financial services firm that provides investment banking, securities and investment management services to a diverse client base, including corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. It has a strong reputation in the industry, and is considered to be one of the most prestigious firms to work for. It is known for its large, highly profitable investment banking division, which provides services such as M&A advisory and underwriting of public offerings. It is considered as a leader in the bulge bracket category and its brand and reputation are still strong.

  • Intern in IB - Gen
2mo 

How bad were the layoffs at GS? Heard 3.2k laid off but have not seen anyone even mention being laid off from there

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  • Associate 2 in IB - Cov
2mo 

No, Wells Fargo has replaced GS as the #1 BB.

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  • Intern in IB-M&A
2mo 

The era of bald CEOs is over, let us sing the songs of Dimon and Moynihan's luscious locks

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  • Intern in IB - DCM
2mo 

and fraserlicious glasses

  • Intern in ER
2mo 

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