Job Description

Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) Group

The QAIP Group is appropriately positioned to effectively and independently execute its mission by:

• Supporting the delivery of high-quality, consistent, and risk-focused assurance work through the execution of quality assurance (QA)  reviews
• Improving processes to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness with which assurance work is executed, by undertaking quality assurance reviews, providing training to address QA feedback, and providing input for changes to audit methodology and policy
• Influencing change for methodology-related initiatives through QA results and related on-going feedback

Responsibilities include:

• 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

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

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.