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 and capital and antifinancial 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; and
• 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.
Who 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.
Technology Audit
As a Technology Auditor, you will be involved in auditing various technology systems / applications used within the firm to provide assurance on the application controls, data quality, data flows, data calculation processes used for regulatory reporting, along with other General Technology Controls including Application entitlements, Data Retention and Software Change Management.
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 the effectiveness of the firm’s controls that mitigate current and emerging risks, and monitoring the 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, and supporting the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors and Risk Committee in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities.
Responsibilities
You will play a vital role in audit execution focusing on the review of Technology processes and analyzing the risks involved and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the controls implemented to mitigate the risk. You will be responsible in documenting the assessments and testing conducted and discussing the results with the firms local and global management. In addition, you will also monitor and follow up with management on the resolution of the open audit findings.
Basic Qualifications
• 3 - 6 years of experience as a Technology auditor covering IT applications and processes with a minimum of bachelor's in technology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of software development concepts and system architecture
• Basic level understanding of cloud infrastructure, databases, operating systems and messaging
• Proficiency in data analysis using Excel or SQL
• Must be highly motivated with strong analytical skills, willing and able to learn new business and system processes quickly
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Data Analytics tools and techniques, and Cyber security
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g. CISA) Knowledge of Financial Products and Services
Skills Required
- 3–6 years of experience as a Technology Auditor covering IT applications and processes
- Bachelor’s degree in technology
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of software development concepts and system architecture
- Basic understanding of cloud infrastructure, databases, operating systems, and messaging
- Proficiency in data analysis using Excel or SQL
- Strong analytical skills and ability to learn new business and system processes quickly
- Experience with data analytics tools and techniques
- Experience with cybersecurity
- Relevant certification or industry accreditation, such as CISA
- Knowledge of financial products and services
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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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








