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Goldman Sachs' Kevin Sneader says young bankers will oversee AI agents from the start of their careers

Goldman Sachs executive Kevin Sneader said the newest hires in finance will be overseeing AI agents from the time they join, meaning they won't have to wait years to become managers. He said the shift raises the question of what happens to current middle managers. The remarks were reported by Bloomberg and the Straits Times on October 8, 2026.

Goldman Sachs executive Kevin Sneader said the newest hires in finance will be overseeing AI agents from the time they join, meaning they won't have to wait years to become managers. He said the shift raises the question of what happens to current middle managers. The remarks were reported by Bloomberg and the Straits Times on October 8, 2026.

Key facts

  • Goldman Sachs executive Kevin Sneader said young bankers will manage AI agents from the start of their careers.
  • Sneader said the newest hires in finance will be overseeing AI agents from the time they join.
  • Sneader said new finance hires won't have to wait years to become managers.
  • Sneader said the shift raises the question of what happens to current middle managers.
  • The remarks were reported via a Bloomberg tweet posted on October 8, 2026.
  • The Straits Times reported the story on October 8, 2026 under the headline 'Young bankers to manage AI agents from start, Goldman exec says'.
  • The Goldman Sachs executive is Kevin Sneader.
  • The remark was reported via a Bloomberg (@business) tweet posted 2026-10-08T06:20:09Z.
  • Crypto Briefing reports that Goldman Sachs' new hires will manage AI agents from day one.
  • Per Crypto Briefing, Goldman's AI strategy may redefine banking roles, emphasizing tech skills over seniority.
  • Crypto Briefing notes the approach raises concerns about training and oversight.

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  1. CB

    Crypto BriefingArticle ·

    Goldman Sachs’ new hires will manage AI agents from day one Goldman's AI strategy may redefine banking roles, emphasizing tech skills over seniority, but raises concerns about training and oversight. The post Goldman Sachs’ new hires will manage AI agents from day one appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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  2. BL

    Bloomberg@businessPost on X ·

    The newest hires in finance won’t have to wait years to become managers. They’ll be overseeing AI agents from the time they join, raising the question of what happens to the current middle managers, according to Goldman Sachs’ Kevin Sneader https://t.co/fe9I87XjKd

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  3. TS

    The Straits Times@straits_timesPost on X ·

    Young bankers to manage AI agents from start, Goldman exec says https://t.co/vaOVAoba8Z

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