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Get a Goldman Tattoo on your forehead for "Job Security"!
“What kind of a jerk would fire an employee that has the logo tattooed on him?” I just found out that the Wall Street Journal isn't exclusively dry and serious all the time. For those of you who are looking to express your loyalty to your workplace, look at this: [quote]At age 40, tattoos...
The Obsession with Investment Banking
Mod note: "Blast from the Past - Best of Eddie" - This one is originally from 01/11 Do you have an investment banking obsession? Especially those of you still in college, do you spend every waking moment angling for a job in investment banking? Does the networking utility of those with whom you...
GS vs MS Hunger Games - Who Takes It?
Came across this interesting article on Bloomberg yesterday (link inside post), it has some interesting insights into leadership of both organizations and strategy. What do you guys think, who takes it in the a) mid-term, b) long-term (given their differing strategies?) Blankfein vs Gorman...
REVEALED! Wall Street CEO Facebook Convo
Mod Note (Andy): Throwback Thursday, this was originally posted 9/2012 WSO EXCLUSIVE: Titans of Wall Street caught in candid conversation on Facebook! Read on below and after the break:
Lloyd Blankfein speech
I found it quite an interesting speech. It seems like an unplanned Q&A (at least on Lloyd's behalf). It's not really too specific to banking and instead focused on general life/career advice. The video is quite long so maybe continue working and listening to it in the background would be a good...
Lloyd Blankfein's Commencement at LaGuardia Community College
Definitely inspiring and always interesting to hear Lloyd's speeches. Thought some monkeys might want to give it a listen. Please post any other commencement speeches that were motivational and inspiring to some of you.
Lord Vader Takes Silicon Valley
If I didn't know better, I'd say Bloomberg's Stephanie Ruhle doesn't like Lloyd Blankfein. While the interview doesn't rise to the level of hilarity that her Q&A with David Tepper did, she does manage to get in some cheap shots on the Sith Lord. Examples: "How bad did it suck to lose the Facebook...
What I Would Do At Davos
Ah, Davos. The ultra-exclusive gathering of the world’s great movers, shakers, and decision makers, where the world’s problems are discussed and solutions proposed. The CEOs and heads of international bodies are bundled up in their winter gear, and the security is top-notch—like a real-life...
I did not get the call from Lloyd this morning, did you?
Fewest partners as a public company and fewest since 1998. Making $900k a year base plus special bonus incentives only for the special partners. Lloyd must of forgot to call me :/ 70 New Partners for Goldman Sachs , do you know any? Here's the list: Vivek Bantwal Pat Fels John Mallory Michael Ronen...
Corporate Smack Talk: Does Your Boss Talk Like This?
With the upcoming release of the Galaxy S3, Android lovers are getting excited a new top of the line phone, With a huge screen, lots of power, and LTE capabilities. It will certainly be a hot seller. If you are planning on buying the S3, could anything change your mind? What about the CEO of...
Potential Endorsement Deals for Lloyd Blankfein
How much money did Lloyd Blankfein make this past year? Well, he took a bit of a pay cut, his pockets are a little lighter, as in a cool $6.7 million dollars lighter. Still, Lloyd made $12.4 million, which is a nice chunk of change, but it’s no where near what some of the highest paid athletes...
Blankfein's Kids?
Anyone seen/know this guy: Quentin Blankfein http://uk.linkedin.com/in/quentinblankfein Is he related to you-know-who?
The Squid's Top Trades for 2012
So, GS ’ Global Research crack team released their top trades for 2012 list earlier this week and I have to say, it’s a pretty interesting mix of ideas. It’s mostly bearish though, with themes ranging from further deterioration in the EU, sub-par growth in China, to the Fed, the BoE, and...
Lloyd, Lawyers, Lies and Life
When it rains it pours and in times of trouble we are often reminded that nobody can stay dry forever. It seems that this reality was lost upon Lloyd Blankfein until recently but is coming back to bite him in the face at the most inopportune time. As the Department of Justice continues its cavity...
Goldman Struggles
Is the king dead? Doth the emperor wear no clothes? I hardly doubt anybody will be holding a wake for Goldman Sachs any time soon, but it is an indisputable reality that the (perhaps soon to be ex ) King of Wall Street is reeling and on the ropes. The news of Lansdowne Partners sale of its entire...
How many of GS's 12,000 VP/ED are in FO?
So after the whole greg smith thing, Blankfein said that there are about 12,000 VPs at Goldman. (http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120314-7107…) The number seems crazy to me considering a SA class ( IBD , Securities, IMD combined) shouldn't exceed 300 in the US (or 1000 worldwide). Considering...
Goldman Going Down
As I have mentioned before, I am the sort of guy who roots for the bad guys in the movies. But even I have my standards. With their latest stunt, the Blankfiends are reaching a level of grime even I can't throw my lock picking kit behind. On the bright side, somebody in Goldman's PR department has...
WSO's Most Wanted CEOs
Inspired by a recent employer attractiveness survey , Jorge, an obscure yet devastatingly handsome writer for the world’s premiere finance community, Wall Street Oasis, has decided to run a survey on who are the most attractive CEO’s in Wall Street to work for. Choosing from over 20 nominees...
Goldman's Intern & Interview Toolkit
I was writing about KKR ’s sweet HCA exit but found this and thought that the monkeys here; particularly the interns and those still on the jobhunt, would appreciate this a little more instead. Presumably in preparation for another barrage of intern apps, (or to minimize the screw ups) Goldman...
The perfect gift for everyone here on WSO
Starting your Christmas shopping early? Wondering what would be cool to put on your desk? Well, look no further because Thatsmyface , a custom action figure maker, has just came out with the perfect gift any aspiring monkey all the way up to the Big Swinging Dicks would love. A Lloyd Blankfein...
On the Casting Couch
No not that kind of casting couch action, I’m talking about Andrew Ross Sorkin’s Too big to fail movie adaptation here. After a long and much speculated casting, HBO has finally released it final cast sheet and a lot of big names are in the lineup, Shalhoub, Giamatti, Woods, but I feel that more...
Who would you son?
"Sonning" defined by our good friends over at Urban Dictionary, as: To disgrace a person. son: In the past (Mainly on the East Coast) calling some one "son" meant you desrespected that person. This got me thinking about all the schmucks I'd son if privileged status or the ability to navigate elite...
Wall Street Cribs: NYC Edition
If you’ve spent any time here on WSO, you surely would have noticed that starting a career in finance is not easy. The competition for jobs is fierce to say the least, and once you get in its no cakewalk. Being an analyst isn’t fun and the higher up the ladder you get you realize life isn’t a...
Wall Streeter Yearbooks: the 70's
The 1970’s, a time of great turbulence; The Vietnam War had stretched on for almost a decade, and finally ended with undesired results. The crash of 1973 and its following recession almost brought the whole world to its knees, and with oil and energy crises just around the corner, things weren’t...
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Biggest CEO Pay Cuts of 2009
Time to indulge in a little schadenfreude, boys. Lloyd Blankfein is used to seeing himself and his bank in the number one position, but I'm guessing he's not too happy about it this time. That's right, kids. Of the top 20 largest CEO pay cuts in 2009, Lloyd saw the largest drop of all in his comp...
Goldman Sachs and the Call Girl Principle
There is a philosophy in negotiation strategy known as the Call Girl Principle and it basically posits that the value of a given service is greatly diminished once that service has been rendered. It is named the Call Girl Principle in honor of those women of commercial virtue who always demand the...
Is Lloyd Blankfein Finally Toast?
It's not easy being Lloyd Blankfein these days. I have to believe he was one of the only people on the planet to feel relief when the Deepwater Horizon exploded. With news of Goldman Sachs seeking a back-channel settlement with the SEC, a recent FCIC subpoena accusing Goldman of stonewalling, and...
The Untouchables remake
Anybody remember The Untouchables starring Kevin Costner and Robert DeNiro? Imagine Barack Obama and Lloyd Blankfein in the starring roles..... http://theuntouchablesgsedition.blogspot.com/ lol!!!
Bank CEO Bonus figures
JPM: Jamie Dimon comes out on top with a $1MM salary and $17MM bonus (5 years restricted stock) GS: Lloyd Blankfein makes a $9MM bonus (restricted stock) MS: James Gorman makes a $9MM bonus and $800K salary BAML: Brian Moynihan makes a $950K salary and 0 bonus C: Vikram Pandit will take $1 dollar at...
5 Ways Goldman could have had better PR
As MMMagoo stated in his earlier post , nobody has come close to Goldman Sachs as everyone's target of hate. From fraud hearings, hotels, and even ferry-riding employees, everything that has Goldman Sachs attached to it is now branded as scum. Now how could that have happened to what is arguably the...
Ouch
Not front page-worthy, but still entertaining. Here's an article on CNN Money suggesting Lloyd Blankfein should just shut the fuck up . My favorite part: [quote]Apologizing for the credit bubble and claiming that Goldman has the best interests of the people at heart just makes Blankfein look...
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