Job Description

Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management Assurance

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

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

The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Assurance Program Team is responsible for the audit planning, and execution of the highly critical firmwide Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) Uplift Program. This role works closely with senior audit leadership, relevant Stakeholder’s, and their respective teams to support timely and coherent delivery of key commitments within the Firmwide Enterprise Risk Management Uplifts Program. This role will offer exposure to all divisions within Goldman Sachs.

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 the Firmwide Enterprise Risk Management Uplifts Program including its objectives, key governance and oversight structures 
• Work closely with relevant senior Stakeholder’s and their respective teams to support timely and coherent delivery of the independent validation of key commitments critical to the Firmwide Enterprise Risk Management Uplift Program
• Review, support and facilitate updates and reviews with Internal Audit senior leadership, stakeholders and regulators, as required
• Plan and develop audit workprogram and test plan to ensure audit fieldwork is risk-based focused 
• Perform the execution of audit testing and ensure documentation meets high quality standards 
• Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environment 
• Prepare commercially effective audit conclusions, and present to IA senior management and business stakeholders

Skills And Relevant Experience

• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability 
• Strong interpersonal, and relationship management skills 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Solid analytical skills 
• Strong knowledge of risk management and regulatory expectations
• 3+ years of experience in a public accounting or internal audit role within the financial services industry or a related control function 
• 4+ year degree in a finance, accounting, or quantitative discipline, graduate degree in a related subject a plus
• Knowledge on financial and non-financial risk management is a plus 
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA, CIA) is a plus 

Salary Range 

The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $85000-$140000. 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.