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.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of experience in a public accounting or internal audit role within the financial services industry
• Experience in auditing business controls or auditing technology controls or experience in a professional practice role, with exposure to regulated financial services environment
• Strong understanding of risks and controls
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and solid analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter
• 4-year degree in a finance, accounting, or quantitative discipline
• CPA, CISA, CIA or similar professional certification is strongly preferred

• Execute quality assurance reviews of completed audit projects to assess adherence with audit methodology, regulatory expectations, and professional standards, and effectively communicate results to stakeholders
• Proactively monitor for changes to industry and regulatory requirements, guidance, and pronouncements
• Perform targeted thematic reviews of the department’s activities
• Collaborate with the practices and learning and development teams to identify and contribute to the development of continuous improvement opportunities, including the enhancement of methodology and development of guidance or training for specific topics
• Identify/develop/deliver specific training based on results of quality assurance reviews and observations
• Respond to ad hoc queries regarding audit methodology raised by auditors
• Participate in selected departmental initiatives