CB Rank (Person) 4,059
  • Primary Job Title Head of U.S. Consumer Business, Marcus by Goldman Sachs® & Clarity Money
  • Primary Organization 
    Goldman Sachs

Omer Ismail is a partner at Goldman Sachs and the head of the firm’s US consumer business. In his role, he oversees the Marcus by Goldman Sachs and Clarity Money businesses as well as the Goldman Sachs and Apple credit card partnership. Under Omer’s leadership, Goldman Sachs’ US consumer business has grown to over 4 million customers, $5 billion in

loan balances, $35 billion in deposits and 1,300 employees.

Omer’s role in launching Goldman Sachs’ consumer business started four years ago when, after a decade in private equity investing and investment banking, he was asked to lead a team to evaluate opportunities in the consumer space. After identifying several business opportunities, Omer became the consumer business’ first employee – tapped to serve as the chief operating officer and tasked with building the team and overseeing the development of the product, operations, risk and marketing functions. Omer was promoted to the head of the US consumer business last year.

Goldman Sachs launched its consumer platform with a vision of giving consumers control over their financial lives through products that are simple, transparent, easy-to-use and always on the side of the customer. Since its launch three years ago, the offering has resonated strongly with consumers including being recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Finance Companies and being ranked #1 in J.D. Power’s Customer Satisfaction survey in the US Personal Loans category.

Prior to joining the consumer business, Omer spent a decade in the private equity division at Goldman Sachs, focused on investing in technology-enabled businesses in the financial services, media and healthcare sectors. Omer is a member of the GS Firmwide Enterprise Risk Committee, GS Firmwide Asset Liability Committee and GS Bank USA Management Committee.

Omer grew up in Karachi, Pakistan and earned a BA from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He has been recognized as one of Business Insider’s 100 People Transforming Business, Crain’s 40 under 40 and Bank Innovation’s Innovators to Watch. Omer lives in New York with his wife and two kids.

Number of Current Jobs 2
Omer Ismail has 2 current jobs as Head of U.S. Consumer Business, Marcus by Goldman Sachs® & Clarity Money at Goldman Sachs and Chief Commercial Officer at Marcus.
  • Goldman Sachs Head of U.S. Consumer Business, Marcus by Goldman Sachs® & Clarity Money
  • Marcus Chief Commercial Officer