"Most Olympians and athletic champions retire from their sport by their mid-30s, searching for passion in a different line of work. Fortunately for elite athletes on the job hunt, the famously selective bank is looking to tap into the same talent that rowing stars, competitive swimmers, and Super Bowl champions bring to the table. And apparently, there's much more in common between athletics and banking than what meets the eye."
"Olympians and competitive athletes generally are a really interesting talent pool for us, given these incredibly valuable attributes like resilience, leadership, ability to manage time, and performing at the highest level under pressure. These things are valuable in any career, but especially here."
"I didn't necessarily have the financial background history that other candidates would have, so [Goldman Sachs'] patience with me was incredible. They just wanted to see me succeed."
Goldman Sachs is hiring former Olympians and elite athletes into roles such as risk analyst, prioritizing athletic attributes over financial backgrounds. Many athletes retire by their mid-30s and seek new careers; the bank targets their resilience, leadership, time management, and high-pressure performance abilities. The firm supports candidates with limited financial experience through training and patience to help them succeed. Former athletes apply competitive mindsets and discipline to office roles, and multiple medalists have begun second careers at the bank. The recruitment reflects a belief that transferable skills from elite sports translate to success in high-stakes finance.
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