INTERNAL AUDIT

In Internal Audit, we ensure that Goldman Sachs maintains effective controls by assessing the reliability of financial reports, monitoring the firm's compliance with laws and regulations, and advising management on developing smart control solutions. Our group has unique insight on the financial industry and its products and operations. We're looking for detail-oriented team players who have an interest in financial markets and want to gain insight into the firm's operations and control processes.

 WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Goldman Sachs Internal Auditors demonstrate strong risk and control mindsets, are analytical, exercise professional skepticism, and are able to challenge and discuss effectively with management on risks and control measures.  We look for individuals who enjoy learning about audit, businesses and functions, have innovative and creative mindsets to adopt analytical techniques to enhance audit techniques, enjoy building relationships and are able to evolve and thrive in teamwork and in a fast-paced global environment.

 YOUR IMPACT

As the third line of defense, Internal Audit's mission is to independently assess the firm's internal control structure, including the firm's governance processes and controls, and risk management and capital and anti-financial crime frameworks, and to raise awareness of control risk and monitor the implementation of management's control measures. In doing so, internal Audit: 

Communicates and reports on the effectiveness of the firm's governance, risk management and controls that mitigate current and evolving riskRaises awareness of control riskAssesses the firm's control culture and conduct risksMonitors management's implementation of control measures

 

Goldman Sachs Internal Audit comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds including chartered accountants, developers, risk management professionals, cybersecurity professionals, and data scientists. We are organized into global teams comprising business and technology auditors to cover all the firm's businesses and functions, including securities, investment banking, consumer and investment management, risk management, finance, cyber-security and technology risk, and engineering.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain an in-depth understanding of the firm's various regulatory compliance programsManage and execute audits focused on the firm's compliance with the regulatory and internal policy requirements including planning and scoping, fieldwork and audit test plans, and reportingDrive walkthroughs with stakeholders to perform control design assessments Lead audit testing to ensure audit fieldwork is focused on the right areas and documentation meets high quality standardsCoordinate with business and engineering audit teams to identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environmentCommunicates and reports on the audit conclusions and findings, and present to Internal Audit senior management and business stakeholdersFollow-up on open audit issues and validate their resolutionParticipate in department-wide initiatives aimed at continually improving Internal Audit's processes and supporting infrastructureDevelop and maintain key stakeholder relationships and regularly engage with the business during the year to assess changes in the risk and control environment

  

Skills and Relevant Experience

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline8-10 years of relevant work experience in Internal Audit, Compliance, or Risk functionsFamiliarity with applicable SEC, FINRA, CFTC and NFA, Federal Reserve or Global Banking rules Prior experience in and an understanding of swaps and other derivative products is preferredHighly motivated, delivery focused, analytical and detailed self-starter with proven record in a team-based environmentExcellent communications skills (oral and written) to clearly articulate issues and ideas with different levels across stakeholdersStrong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skillsRelevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CIA) is a plusExperience managing audit engagements and teams across locationsProficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPointExperience with Data Analytics tools and techniquesProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledge of financial markets, products and financial and non-financial risk management (Market, Credit, Liquidity, Operational and Counterparty risk)Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skillsAbility to work effectively across a large audit team, understanding the team's role in the overall strategy of the firmStrong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skillsHighly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environmentMust be highly motivated with strong analytical skills, willing and able to learn new businesses and processes quickly

 

Preferred Qualifications

 Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CIA) is a plus

Experience managing audit engagements and teams across locationsProficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPointExperience with Data Analytics tools and techniquesProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledge of financial markets, products and financial and non-financial risk management (Market, Credit, Liquidity, Operational and Counterparty risk)Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skillsAbility to work effectively across a large audit team, understanding the team's role in the overall strategy of the firmStrong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skillsHighly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environmentMust be highly motivated with strong analytical skills, willing and able to learn new businesses and processes quickly