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Goldman Sachs Engineering

To build innovative technology solutions that deliver exceptional client service by pioneering the digital transformation of global finance.

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To build innovative technology solutions that deliver exceptional client service by pioneering the digital transformation of global finance.

Strengths

  • INFRASTRUCTURE: Industry-leading cloud migration at 75% completion
  • TALENT: Deep bench of 10,000+ specialized engineering talent
  • SECURITY: Top-tier cybersecurity protocols exceeding regulations
  • AUTOMATION: 65% of legacy processes streamlined via automation
  • DATA: Proprietary algorithms processing 15PB+ of market data daily

Weaknesses

  • LEGACY: 25% of systems still on outdated infrastructure
  • INTEGRATION: Siloed applications from 12+ acquisitions
  • TALENT: 22% annual attrition rate in key engineering roles
  • DEVELOPMENT: 35% longer release cycles vs fintech competitors
  • COMPLIANCE: Tech debt from maintaining regulatory frameworks

Opportunities

  • API: Open banking initiatives enabling new service integration
  • BLOCKCHAIN: Settlement automation reducing costs by 40%
  • CLOUD: Further 15% operational cost reduction via cloud scaling
  • AI: Algorithm enhancement for trading and risk analysis
  • PARTNERSHIPS: Fintech ecosystem integration for new capabilities

Threats

  • COMPETITION: Fintech startups disrupting traditional services
  • SECURITY: Sophisticated cyber threats increasing by 35% annually
  • REGULATION: Evolving compliance requirements across markets
  • TALENT: Aggressive tech-sector recruitment of financial engineers
  • MARKET: Increasing volatility demanding faster system response

Key Priorities

  • MODERNIZATION: Accelerate legacy system migration to cloud
  • INNOVATION: Invest in AI/ML capabilities for client insights
  • TALENT: Develop specialized engineering training and retention
  • INTEGRATION: Break down silos for unified client experience
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To build innovative technology solutions that deliver exceptional client service by pioneering the digital transformation of global finance.

MODERNIZE

Transform our technology foundation for the future

  • MIGRATION: Complete cloud transition for remaining 25% of legacy applications by Q4 with zero downtime
  • ARCHITECTURE: Implement microservices architecture for 80% of client-facing applications by Q3 end
  • PERFORMANCE: Reduce system latency by 40% for core trading platforms through infrastructure optimization
  • DECOMMISSION: Retire 95% of identified legacy systems, reducing maintenance costs by $12M annually
INNOVATE

Pioneer AI-powered financial solutions

  • PLATFORM: Launch unified AI/ML platform supporting all divisions with 99.9% availability by Q3
  • MODELS: Develop 5 new predictive models improving advisory recommendations by 25% in accuracy
  • AUTOMATION: Implement AI-powered workflow automation reducing manual processes by 35% across operations
  • INSIGHTS: Deploy real-time analytics dashboards for 100% of institutional clients by quarter-end
CULTIVATE

Build world-class engineering talent

  • ACADEMY: Launch GS Engineering Academy with 5 specialized technical tracks for 1,000+ engineers
  • RETENTION: Reduce attrition of high-performing engineers from 22% to 12% through targeted initiatives
  • DIVERSITY: Increase underrepresented groups in engineering roles by 25% through focused recruitment
  • EXPERTISE: Certify 60% of engineering staff in cloud, AI/ML, and cybersecurity specializations
UNIFY

Create seamless technological experiences

  • INTEGRATION: Reduce application silos by 75% through API-first architecture implementation
  • EXPERIENCE: Deliver unified client portal with 90%+ client satisfaction scores across all divisions
  • DATA: Implement enterprise data mesh architecture enabling cross-divisional insights for 100% of data
  • DEVOPS: Achieve 3x deployment frequency and 80% reduction in change failure rate through CI/CD pipeline
METRICS
  • PLATFORM RELIABILITY: 99.99% uptime across all critical systems
  • DIGITAL ADOPTION: 85% of client transactions through digital channels
  • INNOVATION PIPELINE: 25 new technology initiatives in active development
VALUES
  • Client Service: We always place our clients' interests first
  • Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance
  • Innovation: We embrace change and continuously improve
  • Integrity: We operate with utmost transparency and accountability
  • Collaboration: We succeed through teamwork across divisions and geographies
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Align the learnings

Goldman Sachs Engineering Retrospective

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To build innovative technology solutions that deliver exceptional client service by pioneering the digital transformation of global finance.

What Went Well

  • REVENUE: Investment banking tech enabled $2.2B in Q1 fees, up 15% YoY
  • EFFICIENCY: Technology initiatives reduced operational costs by $175M
  • PLATFORMS: Marcus digital banking platform reached 11M active users
  • AUTOMATION: Robotic process automation saved 250K work hours quarterly
  • INFRASTRUCTURE: Cloud migration reduced datacenter footprint by 28%

Not So Well

  • OUTAGES: Three trading platform disruptions affected client services
  • INTEGRATION: Post-merger tech consolidation delayed by two quarters
  • PROJECTS: 22% of technology initiatives delivered behind schedule
  • TALENT: Engineering hiring fell 15% short of targets in key areas
  • SECURITY: Remediation of identified vulnerabilities missed SLAs by 18%

Learnings

  • DEPLOYMENT: Smaller, more frequent releases reduced regression issues
  • COLLABORATION: Cross-functional teams outperformed siloed approaches
  • HYBRID: Remote-first engineering improved global talent acquisition
  • FEEDBACK: Early client involvement in design improved adoption rates
  • DEVOPS: Infrastructure as code reduced provisioning time by 65%

Action Items

  • RELIABILITY: Implement enhanced redundancy for critical trading systems
  • TALENT: Launch specialized engineering career paths with compensation
  • INNOVATION: Create dedicated fintech collaboration incubator program
  • TECHNICAL: Accelerate remaining legacy application modernization plan
  • SECURITY: Enhance real-time threat detection across all environments
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To build innovative technology solutions that deliver exceptional client service by pioneering the digital transformation of global finance.

Strengths

  • FOUNDATION: Established AI Center of Excellence with 150+ experts
  • ALGORITHMS: Proprietary trading models outperforming by 12%
  • DATA: Vast historical financial datasets for model training
  • COMPUTE: Dedicated GPU clusters for high-speed model training
  • ADOPTION: 40% of internal workflows leveraging AI automation

Weaknesses

  • TALENT: Shortage of specialized AI/ML engineers (35% gap)
  • INTEGRATION: Fragmented AI implementations across divisions
  • GOVERNANCE: Inconsistent AI model validation frameworks
  • LEGACY: Older systems hindering AI implementation
  • EXPLAINABILITY: Black-box models creating compliance challenges

Opportunities

  • PERSONALIZATION: Hyper-customized client recommendations
  • RISK: Predictive analytics improving risk assessment by 27%
  • EFFICIENCY: Process automation reducing operational costs 30%
  • NLP: Advanced document analysis for compliance monitoring
  • INSIGHTS: Real-time market sentiment analysis for trading

Threats

  • COMPETITION: Tech giants expanding financial AI capabilities
  • REGULATION: Emerging AI governance requirements
  • BIAS: Algorithmic fairness scrutiny increasing
  • TALENT: Aggressive poaching of AI specialists
  • SECURITY: AI-powered cyber threats evolving rapidly

Key Priorities

  • UNIFIED: Develop enterprise-wide AI governance framework
  • TALENT: Establish AI upskilling academy for existing engineers
  • ETHICAL: Implement transparent, explainable AI principles
  • PLATFORM: Build centralized AI services for cross-divisional use