Role
Internal Audit – Core Engineering, Vice President
Internal Audit
What We Do
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, capital and anti-financial crime frameworks, while also raising awareness of control risks and monitoring the implementation of management’s control measures. In doing so, Internal Audit:
Goldman Sachs Internal Audit is comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including chartered accountants, developers, risk management professionals, cybersecurity and technology professionals, and data scientists. We are organized into global teams comprised of 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, technology, and engineering risks.
Who We Look For
Goldman Sachs Internal Auditors demonstrate strong risk and control mindsets, are analytical, exercise professional skepticism, and are able to effectively challenge and discuss risks and control measures with management. We look for individuals who enjoy learning about audit, business operations and the technologies that support business functions, are actively cultivating an innovative mindset to enhance audit techniques through the use of creative and analytical solutions, have experience building strong relationships with audit partners and stakeholders, and are able to evolve and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced global environment.
Core Engineering- Technology Audit
The Core Engineering audit team performs reviews of technology risks and controls within a challenging, dynamic and complex business and technology environment. The team covers core technology infrastructure platforms (cloud computing, database and big data), end user platforms (desktop, collaboration, e-Mail/messaging, web and mobile technologies), enterprise platforms (software development/SDLC, identity access management, job scheduling and workflow technologies) and production operations (on-premise operating systems and other centralized production systems). A strong background in technology engineering and a proven technology audit background are necessary. Experience in cybersecurity is a plus.
Your Impact
As part of the third line of defense, you will be involved in independently assessing the firm’s overall control environment, and communicating the results to the firm’s local and global management. Assessments include evaluating the effectiveness of the firm’s controls that mitigate current and emerging risks, and monitoring management’s implementation of control measures. In doing so, you are supporting the provision of independent, objective and timely assurance around the firm’s internal control structure while also supporting the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors and Risk Committee in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities.
Responsibilities
You will play a vital role in the scoping and planning of the audits, deploy audit and analytical procedures and techniques to assess the design and operating effectiveness of the controls to mitigate the risks, and discuss the results with the firm’s local and global management. In addition, you will also monitor and follow up with management on the resolution of open audit findings.
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About GS
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.
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