Internal Audit Associate, Technology Audit - Controllers & Tax

Internal Audit Associate, Technology Audit - Controllers & Tax at Goldman Sachs

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world. We commit people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Our people are our greatest asset – we say it often and with good reason. It is only with the determination and dedication of our people that we can serve our clients, generate long-term value for our shareholders and contribute to the broader public. We take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally. From collaborative workspaces and ergonomic services to wellbeing and resilience offerings, we offer our people the flexibility and support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office.

Internal Audit Overview

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, 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 an Internal Audit Associate, Technology Audit - Controllers & Tax

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 risk.
• Raises awareness of control risk.
• Assesses the firm’s control culture and conduct risks.
• Monitors 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

• 4-8 years of experience as a technology auditor covering IT application and general controls, application development, SQA, information security, technology consulting or other relevant industry experience.
• BE/B Tech/MCA/MBA/MSc or equivalent University degree in Information Technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of software development concepts and system architecture.
• High level understanding of databases, operating systems and messaging.
• Proficiency in data analysis using Excel or SQL.

Skills and Relevant Experience

• Basic understanding of Risk Management (Market, Credit, Liquidity, Operational and Model Risk Management) and financial products.
• Ability to review code (Java, C++, Python, etc.).
• Experience with Data Analytics tools and techniques.
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CISA).
• Knowledge of Financial Products and Services.

Key skills/competency

• Technology Audit
• IT Controls
• Risk Management
• Financial Products
• Data Analysis
• Information Security
• Software Development
• Compliance
• SQL
• Professional Skepticism