Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trading the weight of 10 Downing Street for something a little more… portfolio-friendly. In a move that is equal parts predictable and poetic, Rishi Sunak has officially joined Goldman Sachs as a senior advisor, marking a full-circle return to the elite investment bank where his finance journey first began.
Because what’s more British than resigning from public office and heading straight for a multinational bank?
Rishi Sunak Appointed as Senior Advisor at Goldman Sachs
According to reports confirmed by Goldman Sachs, Sunak will advise the firm’s investment banking division, offering “strategic insights on global affairs and the economic outlook.” It’s unclear whether that includes decoding Liz Truss’s economic strategy or just helping Goldman survive the next global interest rate hike.
This is Sunak’s first major move since stepping down as Conservative Party leader following the UK General Election loss. While Labour swept to victory, Sunak quietly packed his bags, dusted off his resume, and possibly refreshed his LinkedIn headline to: “Now open to new opportunities (preferably with a corner office and bonus).”
Rishi Sunak Returns to His Investment Banking Roots at Goldman Sachs
This is not Rishi’s first stint at Goldman Sachs. In fact, he started his career at the very same Wall Street giant back in 2001, right after Oxford. He worked as an analyst until 2004 before heading to Stanford University (on a Fulbright scholarship) and then hopping between hedge funds and government offices like someone playing real-life Monopoly.
From managing money to managing a country, and now back to managing money again. It’s like full-stack capitalism.
Critics Question ‘Revolving Door’ Between Politics and Finance
Not everyone is popping champagne. Critics have already raised concerns over the “revolving door” between public office and private boardrooms, especially when the officeholder is a former finance minister who helped write policy that affects those same firms.
Some UK citizens took to social media to ask the real questions:
“So he was managing the country like a hedge fund all along?”
Meanwhile, a few Labour MPs are reportedly considering legislation to delay such transitions, though we doubt that will apply retroactively.
Public and Political Reactions: Mixed, Meme-Worthy, and Mostly Predictable
The public response has ranged from:
- “Of course he joined Goldman Sachs. He probably had the badge ready.”
- To “Well, at least he is not starting a podcast.”
Others shared GIFs of Gordon Gekko welcoming Sunak to the firm. One X user wrote:
“From fiscal stimulus to fiscal bonus. Rishi is going through a full bull market.”
What Will Rishi Sunak Do at Goldman Sachs?
While Goldman Sachs hasn’t detailed his job description, insiders hint that Sunak will:
- Advise on macroeconomic strategy (because if you can run the UK, you can definitely handle bond markets).
- Offer geopolitical insights, especially in India–UK trade ties and global economic shifts.
- Possibly host fireside chats with MDs that begin with, “When I was Chancellor…”
Expect Sunak to remain in London, while engaging with both UK and global deal teams. The role isn’t expected to be full-time, but neither was his Prime Minister stint.
Is This the End of Rishi Sunak in Politics?
It is unclear whether this move marks a permanent goodbye to politics or just a career detour. Friends suggest Sunak may take this time to rebuild his brand, recharge, and maybe ghostwrite a book with a title like “Balancing the Books (and the Ballots)”.
Whether or not he returns to frontline politics, one thing is clear: the boardroom is a lot more forgiving than the House of Commons.
The Peak View Take: From 10 Downing to Wall Street With Love
Rishi Sunak’s Goldman Sachs appointment is not surprising. It is almost a rite of passage. One moment you are explaining inflation to the nation, the next you are explaining it to shareholders.
In a way, he never really left the world of finance, he just managed a slightly more chaotic portfolio called the UK economy.
So what’s next? Maybe a TED Talk. Maybe a Netflix documentary. Maybe another leadership bid in 2030 with Goldman backing. Because let’s be honest – in British politics, retirements are rarely permanent.
As Rishi Sunak settles into his new Wall Street advisory throne, The Peak View Stories will keep an eye out – whether he is helping structure billion-dollar deals or just asking ChatGPT to write speeches again. Either way, we will be watching. Because Goldman Sachs may have hired him, but the memes still belong to us.
Disclaimer: This story is based on real, verifiable news reports. The jokes are ours, but the headlines are not. This story is meant for informational (and mildly entertaining) purposes only. Please do not attempt to join Goldman Sachs without at least three degrees and the ability to pronounce “Quantitative Easing” in your sleep.