Which company did Lloyd Blankfein join as a precious metals salesman in 1982?
Morgan Stanley
Goldman Sachs
J. Aron & Co.
Lehman Brothers
Answer
In 1982, Lloyd Blankfein joined J. Aron & Co., a small commodities trading firm, as a precious metals salesman. Goldman Sachs acquired J. Aron & Co. in 1981, and Blankfein eventually rose through the ranks at Goldman Sachs.