Goldman could be on the cusp of getting another facelift under David Solomon
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The big story
Changes towards the top
Wall Street's top bank is considering overhauling its most powerful internal group.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon is mulling whether to expand or shrink the bank's management committee, Business Insider's Dakin Campbell reports.
The potential changes come at a critical juncture for the 30-person committee, which consists of the firm's top execs and focuses on key matters at Goldman.
The committee has dealt with turnover this year, which has been a bit of a running theme at Goldman these days. Three longtime members left earlier this year, and another three are set to retire by year's end. Another member has been on leave since this summer.
Dakin's got all the details on the potential changes, including the key, behind-the-scenes role Goldman President John Waldron has played in the process and the people in the running for a spot on the committee.
Sweeping changes to an established entity are not out of character for Solomon.
Since taking over as CEO in 2018, Solomon hasn't shied away from taking big swings. They haven't always been successful, but he's maintained they were necessary to keep the bank ahead of Wall Street's constantly shifting ecosystem.
At first glance, Solomon's inclination might be to expand the committee to add more allies to a group that holds considerable sway within the bank. Speculation about Solomon's job security has largely quietened after rumblings earlier this year, but having friends in high places never hurts.
Also, bonus season is quickly approaching, which was a massive point of contention at the firm last year. And while the bank is reportedly looking to make up for last year's disappointment, there's only so much money to go around after a difficult year.
However, if Goldman's failed consumer ambitions taught the bank anything, it's that bigger isn't always better. And when it comes to internal groups, Solomon has favored exclusivity. The best example has been Goldman's partnership, which he worked hard to trim down after it ballooned under his predecessor.
Whether he decides to shrink or expand the committee, one thing is clear: It'll be another opportunity for Solomon to leave his mark on the Street's most closely watched firm.
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