Internal audit, global banking and markets, equities, vice president, birmingham

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm founded in 1869, headquartered in New York with offices worldwide.

INTERNAL AUDIT

In Internal Audit, we ensure 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. The group provides unique insight into 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will participate in planning and scoping reviews, meet with stakeholders within the area being reviewed to understand and walk through the business and technology processes, and identify the key risks and controls to be assessed. They will also assess the risk and impact of the issues identified on reviews and produce reports to management. As well as ad hoc work on firm‑wide projects around new processes, activities and investigations, they will maintain internal stakeholder relationships. This involves regular interaction with the business to assess changes that may influence the coverage scope and audit plan. Ongoing liaison will also include colleagues globally and internal and external stakeholders including regulators and external audit. Additionally, they will assess the adequacy of the design and operating effectiveness of the controls to mitigate the key risks identified.

SKILLS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of experience in a public accounting or internal audit role within the financial services industry or a related control function
• Prior experience in auditing business processes within FICC and Equities sales and trading, operations and product control functions
• Experience with Agile Auditing and Data Analytics
• A risk and control mindset
• A genuine interest in audit, businesses, functions and financial services
• Team oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi‑task and meet tight deadlines while remaining organized in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to learn both firm and industry standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Relationship building skills and ability to work effectively across a global team

EEO Statement

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.