Internal Audit, Risk Audit, Analyst, Birmingham

Job Description

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 – they enable us to serve our clients, generate long‑term value for our shareholders and contribute to the broader public.

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.

What We Look For

Goldman Sachs Internal Auditors demonstrate a strong risk and control mindset, analytical rigor, professional skepticism, and the ability to challenge and discuss effectively with management on risks and control measures. We look for individuals who enjoy learning about audit, business and functions, have an innovative and creative mindset, and can thrive in teamwork and 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 governance processes, risk management, and capital and anti‑financial crime frameworks, raise awareness of control risk, and monitor the implementation of management’s control measures.

• Communicates and reports on the effectiveness of the firm’s governance, risk management and controls that mitigate current and evolving risk.
• Raises awareness of control risk.
• Assesses the firm’s control culture and conducts risk assessments.
• Monitors management’s implementation of control measures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a good understanding of business areas, their products, and supporting functions.
• Plan and execute audit testing 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 stakeholders.
• Follow up on open audit issues and their resolution.

Skills And Relevant Experience

The role sits within the Internal Audit Corporate Risk team at an Analyst level.

• Team‑oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Good technical knowledge of relevant product areas.
• Highly motivated with the ability to multi‑task and remain organized in a fast‑paced environment.
• 0‑3 years of experience in internal audit, treasury, risk management role, or an independent validation function within the financial services industry or Big 4 risk advisory.
• 4‑year degree in finance, accounting, risk management or a quantitative discipline, and ideally a graduate degree in a related subject.
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA, CIA) is a plus.

About Goldman Sachs

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm headquartered in New York and maintaining offices worldwide.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We’re committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from training and development to firm‑wide networks, benefits, wellness and personal financial offerings, and mindfulness programs.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.

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.

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