Internal Audit, AWM Public, Vice President, Dallas

Goldman Sachs•Dallas, TX

38d

About The Position

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 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, 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.

Requirements

Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills - Solid analytical skills
In-depth technical knowledge of relevant product areas
Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
8+ 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, and ideally a graduate degree in a related subject
Investment Management Team Specific Skills and Experience: Solid knowledge of Private Wealth Advisory/Private Banking, Asset Management, or Private Equity businesses and supporting activities

Nice To Haves

Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA, CIA, NASD Series) is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of business areas, its products, and supporting functions
Execute audit testing and supervise junior team members to ensure audit fieldwork is focused on the right areas and documentation meets high quality standards
Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environment
Prepare commercially effective audit conclusions and findings, and present to IA senior management and business clients - Follow-up on open audit issues and their resolution
Participate in department-wide initiatives aimed at continually improving IA's processes and supporting infrastructure

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