Diversity in the workplace is a key focus area for many companies, and Goldman Sachs is dedicated to its continued efforts to support diversity and inclusion at the firm. Goldman Sachs is actively taking steps of progress toward racial equity, advancing gender equality, and increasing representation throughout every level of the firm. One of the ways it is addressing racial equity amongst their Black employees through the work and community of the Firmwide Black Network.
The Firmwide Black Network “aims to enhance professional development and advancement opportunities for Black employees, and advises senior business leaders on issues of importance to the firm’s Black community.” The Firmwide Black Network is one of Goldman Sachs employee inclusion networks that develop educational programs, networking forums, leadership conferences and client events with the purpose of leading the firm’s commitment toward diversity and inclusion.
The Network is a well-connected and supported community that is also focused on ensuring Black colleagues are recruited, retained, and grow their careers within the company. As part of the work, the firm engages with undergraduate students and those in their early careers, through the annual HBCU Possibilities Summit where HBCU juniors, seniors and recent alum participants get to enhance their resume skills, network with HBCU alumni currently working at Goldman Sachs, network with the Goldman Sachs Firmwide Black Network, participate in interactive workshops and get exclusive coaching on the Goldman Sachs interview process.
Nicole Pullen Ross, region head of the New York Private Wealth Management (PWM) business and leader of the Goldman Sachs Firmwide Black Network in the Americas explains more in-depth about the 2021 goals of the Network in an Q+A interview.
“Our objectives for 2021 will be focused around four strategic pillars: Recruiting, Professional & Personal Growth, Client Engagement, and Community Engagement. These are global across all the networks as we partner with Human Capital Management to ensure we are working to support the firm’s broader strategic inclusion goals and objectives. Then as a region, we’ll stay connected across our main offices and with our EMEA and APAC counterparts to ensure our network plays a central role in fueling change and empowering our Black colleagues.”
We encourage you to submit an application if you’re interested in the development opportunities offered as part of the HBCU Possibilities Summit program, and in learning more about Goldman Sachs’ strong Firmwide Black Network community. This program is roughly a 2hr/week commitment depending on the sessions you select and opt in for.
Applications are open for the 2021 HBCU Possibilities Summit now, and they will close on May 16th at 11:59pm ET.
