Job Duties: Associate, Business Audit with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in New York, New York. Responsible for providing independent assurance for the firm's risk management framework internal controls. Assist with planning, scoping, and execution of risk-based and regulatory required audits of business areas and processes. Assist with multiple audits concurrently, including the planning and scoping of the audits, employing audit and analytical procedures and techniques to assess the design and operating effectiveness of the controls to mitigate risks, and discussing the results with the firm’s local and global management. Drive report preparation by drafting commercially effective audit reports, including writing clear and concise findings. Present the scope, progress, and results of the review to internal audit management, business stakeholders and assisting with negotiating finalization of issues with senior client management. Participate in department-wide initiatives aimed at continually improving Internal Audit’s processes and supporting infrastructure. Analyze data by applying various data analysis techniques and data mining to derive conclusions and make business decisions to drive projects.
Job Requirements: Master’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Finance, Accountancy, Financial Risk Management, Mathematics, Statistics or related field, and one (1) year of experience in the job offered or in a related role OR Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Finance, Accountancy, Financial Risk Management, Mathematics, Statistics or related field, and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or in a related role. Prior experience must include one (1) year (with a Master’s degree) or three (3) years (with a Bachelor’s degree) with the following: execute risk-based and regulatory audits to assess the design and operating effectiveness of risk management and internal controls; develop comprehensive audit testing plans and scopes, employing audit and analytical procedures to identify and assess risks across business areas; draft commercially effective audit findings and reports, articulating clear and concise findings for internal audit management; present audit scope, progress, and results, and negotiate finalization of issues with senior management and stakeholders; utilize various data analysis techniques and data mining to derive actionable conclusions and inform business decisions for project execution; and manage multiple concurrent audits, ensuring adherence to established timelines and quality standards.
Salary Range: Annual base salary for this New York, New York -based position is $98,000 - $141,000.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Finance, Accountancy, Financial Risk Management, Mathematics, Statistics or related field and one year of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in same fields and three years of related experience
- Execute risk-based and regulatory audits to assess design and operating effectiveness of risk management and internal controls
- Develop comprehensive audit testing plans and scopes using audit and analytical procedures to identify and assess risks
- Draft commercially effective audit findings and clear, concise audit reports for internal audit management
- Present audit scope, progress, and results and negotiate finalization of issues with senior management and stakeholders
- Utilize various data analysis techniques and data mining to derive actionable conclusions to inform business decisions
- Manage multiple concurrent audits ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards
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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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