The Role
Lead internal audit and compliance reviews across firm businesses; assess risks and controls, audit BSA/AML and financial crime programs, advise management on control improvements, oversee remediation and supervise junior staff.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
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
- Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of business areas, its products, and supporting functions
- Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environment
- Follow-up on open audit issues and their resolution
SKILLS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- Approximately 8 plus years of experience in internal audit or compliance
- Strong knowledge and expertise in auditing Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML), financial crime risks and corporate legal functions
- Strong understanding of compliance program components, risk and control processes
- Understanding of internal audit processes as related to a large financial institution
- Project management experience, including oversight and leadership of junior staff
- Highly motivated with strong analytical skills, willing and able to learn new business and system processes quickly
- Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment, and to regularly present to senior leadership
- Accurate, accountable and able to multitask while managing both time and work load
- Approximately 8 plus years of experience as an internal auditor, consultant, and/or regulatory agency examiner within the financial services industry
- 4-year degree in a finance, accounting, or quantitative discipline, and ideally a graduate degree in a related subject; advanced degree (e.g. JD) is a plus
- Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CAMS, 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, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
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
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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.
Skills Required
- Approximately 8+ years of experience in internal audit or compliance
- Strong knowledge and expertise in auditing Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) and financial crime risks
- Strong understanding of compliance program components, risk and control processes
- Understanding of internal audit processes at a large financial institution
- Project management experience, including oversight and leadership of junior staff
- Ability to present regularly to senior leadership
- Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
- Approximately 8+ years of experience as an internal auditor, consultant, and/or regulatory agency examiner within financial services
- 4-year degree in a finance, accounting, or quantitative discipline
- Graduate degree (e.g., JD) or advanced degree
- Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CAMS, CIA)
Goldman Sachs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Goldman Sachs and has not been reviewed or approved by Goldman Sachs.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance, with multiple plan options and most premiums subsidized; coverage often starts on day one. Wellness resources, on-site health centers in some locations, and EAP access reinforce the depth of health support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family care includes on-site childcare in some offices, expectant parent resources, and transitional programs for returning parents. Feedback suggests parental leave is very generous, with reports of around 20 weeks paid leave and stipends for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility-related services.
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Retirement Support — The firm provides a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and broad financial education to help employees plan for retirement. Resources also support saving for education and preparing for unexpected events.
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The Company
What We Do
At Goldman Sachs, we believe progress is everyone’s business. That’s why we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices in all major financial centers around the world. More about our company can be found at www.goldmansachs.com
