New York: Goldman Sachs has witnessed an unusual surge in senior banker departures this year, with more than a dozen top investment professionals leaving the firm. Sources close to the situation attribute the exits to internal leadership reshuffles and a slower start to 2025’s dealmaking activity, prompting several bankers to seek opportunities elsewhere.

Several departing bankers reportedly expected promotions into Goldman’s elite partner class, while others anticipated reduced bonuses due to the first-half dealmaking lull. Many have joined rival banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup, as well as boutique investment firms like Evercore. Despite the departures, Goldman continues to lead Wall Street’s mergers and acquisitions league tables, with net investment banking r

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