Goldman Sachs Veteran Recruiting
Talent Acquisition Initiatives and Programming
Americas Diversity Recruiting
2015
Human Capital Management
Goldman Sachs Veterans Recruiting
Americas Talent Acquisition Initiatives
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Veterans Integration Program (VIP)
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Firmwide veterans internship program aimed at recently separated service members—program runs for 8 weeks and provides
participants education around financial services, professional skills, GS culture and financial products; as well as the opportunity
to complete substantive work and network with senior leaders
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Initiative expanded into separate UK and India program
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Veterans On Wall Street (VOWS)
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2014 VOWS Hiring Symposium hosted in partnership with Citigroup and Deutsche Bank at 200 West ; employment symposium
with more than 300 transitioning service members, and 400 senior leaders from over 150 companies, 20 government agencies,
and 30 non-profits
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Morning Session: opportunity for transitioning veterans to learn about career opportunities in various industries and how to best
position themselves for success
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Afternoon Session: opportunity for senior business leaders and human resource professionals interested in veterans’ affairs to hear
from organizations on how they are overcoming the challenges associated with veteran hiring and maximizing their efforts
Veteran Conferences/Partnerships
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Diversity Recruiting partners with various veteran organizations for conference attendance, informational sessions, marketing,
and sourcing opportunities
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Conferences: Service Academy Career Conferences (SACC), US Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes, Military MOJO,
Academy Women, Veterans MBA Conference
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Partnerships: Wall Street Warfighters, American Corporate Partners (ACP), campus veteran clubs
Goldman Sachs Veterans Career Summit
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One day program for veterans seeking more information about career opportunities in the financial services industry; open to
undergraduate sophomores and juniors, 1st year MBA students, and all transitioning military members; ~120 veterans attend
this event hosted at 200 West
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Goldman Sachs Veterans Recruiting
Veterans Integration Program (VIP)
Launched in 2012, the Goldman Sachs Veterans Integration Program (VIP) is an eight-week program that provides transitioning Service
men and women exiting the military an opportunity for professional skills training and education in financial services. Similar to a student
internship, the VIP offers a guided period of exploration and skills cultivation in a new and dynamic work environment. This program
reinforces our vision of the firm as an employer of choice and strengthens our brand as a corporate leader in our focus on veterans.
This Firmwide initiative is managed by the Americas Diversity Recruiting Team with close connectivity to the Veterans Network.
2012
2013
2014
 350 applicants, 61 candidates interviewed
 450 applicants, 127 candidates interviewed
 550 applicants, 190 candidates interviewed
 Initial class of 15 veterans
 Class size doubles to 38 veterans
 Class increased to 73 veterans
 7 participating divisions
 Divisional participation increases to 14
 London runs focused EMEA program; pilot
program launched in Bangalore
 Geographic footprint expands to include
London, Salt Lake City, Irving
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Goldman Sachs Veterans Recruiting
2015 VIP Overview, Stats & Highlights
Program Overview
The Goldman Sachs Veterans Integration Program (VIP) ensures that veterans, including those
with a disability, have the resources and support they need to transition back into the civilian
workforce. Each program participant becomes an integral part of the firm, leading critical
projects and refreshing professional skills. Veterans receive two rounds of 360º feedback from
peers and managers, participate in weekly team meetings, and present deliverables to senior
managers. In addition to their day-to-day roles, participants take advantage of trainings and
networking opportunities with senior management. The program provides a window into fulltime open roles at Goldman Sachs.
Programming for the 2015 VIP included a comprehensive five-day orientation with capital
markets training, panel discussions, roundtables with senior leaders and Excel training. In
addition, each returnee was paired provided Goldman Sachs Veterans Network mentor and a
buddy from the 2014 program help them acclimate to the firm’s culture.
2015 Stats & Highlights
 550+ applications; 9.0% program offer rate
− 250+ phone screened by Goldman Sachs Veterans
Network
− 100+ candidates attended on-site Superdays
 Class size of 51
− 41 NY/NJ | 7 SLC | 3 Dallas
Divisional Breakdown
IBD
IMD
Securities
MBD
GIR
9
7
4
1
1
Operations
Technology
Finance
HCM
RMD
9
7
4
3
2
Compliance
IA
Legal
Services
1
1
1
1
Class Demographics
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35% Army
- 8.3 Avg Years of Service
29% Navy
- 25 Advanced Degrees
18% Air Force - 42 Participants with Middle East
Deployments
18% Marines
Participant Highlights
 Olympic medalist in Athens & Beijing; member of SEAL
Team Five
 Candidate member of SEAL Team Six
 Two pilots for Presidential aircraft “Marine One”
 Speechwriter for the first female 4 star Admiral US Navy
 Two candidates hold PhDs
 Candidate member of Royal Air Force
 Candidate was a professional soccer player
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Goldman Sachs Veterans Recruiting
Veteran Recruiting Resources
Videos
Marketing
Flyers
Resume 101
for Veterans
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Goldman Sachs Veterans Network
Mission Statement
The Goldman Sachs Veterans Network provides firmwide leadership on veterans’ affairs.
As a bridge to the active duty ranks, the network helps the firm recruit talented troops who
are transitioning to the civilian workforce. Internally, we enhance the professional
development and retention of the firm’s veterans – including those currently serving in the
Guard and Reserve – and advise the firm on military-related engagement (e.g., charitable
organizations, veteran-owned business partnerships and community service). Our vision is to
ensure that Goldman Sachs is a military employer-of-choice and a corporate leader on its
commitment to veterans."
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Goldman Sachs Veterans Network
Engagement Structure
VIP
External Partnerships
Community TeamWorks
VOWS
Veterans Month
Additional Programming
Reservists Roadmap
Mentoring Program
Communications
Regional Connectivity
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Goldman Sachs Veterans Network
Impact & Recognitions
GS Selected Finalist for Lee Anderson Veteran and Military
Spouse Employment Award
Hosted Gen Pace for Veterans Month
2011 SIFMA Innovative Leadership Award for VOWS
GSVN Member Promotion Ceremony
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