WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Goldman Sachs Internal Auditors demonstrate strong risk and control mindsets, 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, 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, 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 riskRaise 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
Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of business areas, its products, and supporting functions Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environment Follow-up on open audit issues and their resolution
SKILLS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
12+ years Internal audit, compliance or quality assurance testing experienceStrong knowledge and expertise in auditing Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML), financial crime risks and corporate legal functionsUnderstanding of compliance program components, risk and control processesAble to work under minimal supervision on individual tasks or on team projects Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityHighly motivated with strong analytical skills, willing and able to learn new business and system processes quicklyHighly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environmentAccurate, accountable and able to multitask while managing both time and work loadApproximately 10 - 15 years of experience in a public accounting, consulting, internal audit and/or regulatory agency examiner role within the financial services industry or a related control function4-year degree in a finance, accounting, or quantitative discipline, and ideally a graduate degree in a related subjectRelevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CAMS, CIA) is a plus
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Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $115000-$250000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.