Internal Audit – Enterprise, Analyst
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.
This role is based in Dallas, a growing and increasingly important location for Goldman Sachs Internal Audit. IA Dallas continues to expand its presence and impact across the firm’s global audit coverage, offering analysts meaningful opportunities to work with local and global teams, develop broad risk and control expertise, and contribute to a collaborative office culture. With Goldman Sachs’ continued investment in Dallas, including a new campus coming soon, this is an exciting time to join the office and help shape its next phase of growth.
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 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
- Raise 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
You will be responsible for execution of audit deliverables through effective time management, in accordance with the internal audit methodology of the department. You will assist the project manager in planning the scope of the audit, conduct walkthroughs and discussions with various teams to execute the audit scope and discuss results of the audit with the firms local and global management. You will play a vital role in execution of the audit scope, through succinct documentation and active engagement with various stakeholders focusing on analyzing the risks involved, assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the key controls implemented to mitigate the risk, in accordance with the internal audit methodology of the department. In addition, you will also monitor and follow up with management on the resolution of the open audit findings and maintain stakeholder relationship to monitor risk in their space. Job responsibilities also include assisting in the department’s continuous monitoring effort to cover operations incidents, market and regulatory events, business and technology updates. You are strongly encouraged to participate in department-wide initiatives aimed at continually improving IA's processes and supporting infrastructure.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
- 0–3 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, controls testing, operations, process reviews, or a related financial services role
- Strong risk and control mindset, analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to document work clearly in accordance with departmental methodology
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with cross-functional teams and management
- Highly motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Ability to exercise professional skepticism and sound judgment when assessing risks, controls, and management responses
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
- Relevant certification, industry accreditation, MBA, master’s degree, or equivalent professional qualification
- Ability to identify efficiency improvements or automated solutions that support audit work
- Experience executing audit engagements within financial services
- Knowledge of financial products, services, operations, or control environments
- Experience with data analytics, automation, or tools that enhance audit execution
- Experience supporting continuous monitoring of operational incidents, regulatory developments, business updates, or technology changes
