Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
In Internal Audit, we ensure that Goldman Sachs maintains effective controls by independently evaluating the firm’s controls, governance, and risk management framework. Our group has unique insight into the financial industry, its products, and operations. We are seeking detail-oriented team players with an interest in financial markets who want to gain insight into the firm’s operations and control processes.

As the third line of defense, Internal Audit’s mission is to independently assess the firm’s internal control structure, including governance processes and controls, and monitor the implementation of management’s control measures. This includes:
- Communicating and reporting on the effectiveness of the firm’s governance processes and controls that mitigate current and evolving risks
- Assessing the firm’s control culture and conduct risks
- Monitoring management’s implementation of control measures

Goldman Sachs Internal Audit comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds including chartered accountants, developers, risk management professionals, cybersecurity experts, and data scientists. Our global teams 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.

Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in planning and scoping reviews, meeting with stakeholders to understand business and technology processes and identify key risks and controls
- Assess the adequacy of the design and operating effectiveness of controls mitigating key risks
- Support firmwide projects related to new processes or activities and investigate incidents
- Maintain internal stakeholder relationships and regularly interact with the business to assess changes in the control environment
- Follow up with stakeholders on remediation actions arising from audit findings

Experience
1-3 years of experience in a public accounting or internal audit role within the financial services industry or related control functions.

About you
- Team oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn firm and industry standards
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Relationship building skills and ability to work effectively across a global team

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications or progress towards certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA) are advantageous but not explicitly required.