Technology Audit

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs Internal Audit in Singapore seeks an Analyst for Core Engineering / Tech Risk and Cybersecurity to assess the firm’s technology controls and regulatory compliance. You will work with global audit teams to plan, execute and report on technology risk across APAC, focusing on cyber and infrastructure controls.

The role requires a solid technology auditing background, familiarity with APAC regulations, and strong communication skills to engage with management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a technology auditor.
• Familiarity with IT general controls and cybersecurity controls.
• Knowledge of technology laws and regulations in APAC is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Scoping and planning audits; deploying audit procedures to assess design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Discussing results with local and global management; monitoring open audit findings.

Skills

Technology auditing

Cybersecurity

APAC regulations

Communication

Education

Relevant degree in Computer Science/Information Security/Cybersecurity/Engineering

Job description

Internal Audit – Core Engineering / Tech Risk and Cybersecurity, Analyst, Singapore

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 anti-financial 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 is organized into global teams comprising business and technology auditors to cover all the firm’s businesses and functions, including global markets, investment banking, consumer and investment management, risk management, finance, cyber-security and technology risk, and core 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.

Core Engineering / Tech Risk and Cybersecurity Audit

IA Core Engineering and Cybersecurity Team performs the review of technology risks and controls within a challenging, dynamic, and complex technology environment in GS.

The role involves:

• Understanding the technology and cybersecurity related regulatory requirements in APAC and articulating their impact to the Internal Audit function. Additionally, provide key insights to the wider audit team on the application of these requirements.
• Identifying the regulatory requirements in the APAC applicable to GS’ technology and infrastructure landscape in the region and formulating an audit plan / strategy to address these requirements in compliance with the regulatory expectations.
• Identifying risks and new / updated regulatory requirements in the APAC region which can help in the future audit plan and strategy formulations.
• Bridging the gap between the local and global audit teams to ensure global audits are sufficiently leveraged to address region specific requirements, wherever applicable.
• Providing timely updates to the global counterparts on developments in the APAC region, including key technology developments and changes, new regulations / standards / guidelines, regulatory inspections, security incidents causing business disruption, key organizational changes etc.

A strong background in technology or engineering, including cloud and AI related basic concepts, and a proven technology audit background are necessary.

Your Impact

As part of the third line of defense, you will be involved in independently assessing the firm’s overall control environment, effectiveness of the firm’s controls that mitigate current and emerging risks, monitoring the management’s implementation of control measures and communicating the results to the firm’s local and global management. 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 the scoping and planning of the audits, deploy audit and analytical procedures and techniques to assess the design and operating effectiveness of the controls to mitigate the risks, and discuss the results with the firm’s local and global management. In addition, you will also monitor and follow‑up with management on the resolution of the open audit findings.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a technology auditor, executing audits / compliance assessments covering IT general controls, cybersecurity controls, MAS, HKMA and CSRC requirements
• Must be highly motivated with strong analytical skills, willing and able to learn new business and system processes quickly
• Ability to work effectively across a large audit team, understanding the team’s role in the overall strategy of the firm and able to coordinate with global counterparts
• Must be able to multitask while managing both time and workload
• Familiarity with technology and cybersecurity related laws and regulations in the APAC region. Work experience in assessing these areas is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills is a must; strong interpersonal skills essential
• Job requires frequent interaction with technology management outside of APAC region and involves EMEA, AMERICAS regions

Preferred Qualifications

• Technology audit skills, including understanding of (but not limited to):
• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Engineering or equivalent
• Relevant technology standards and regulations – ISO 27001, NIST Framework, MAS and HKMA notices, standards, circulars, and guidelines etc
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CISA, CISM, CISSP and/or Cloud Certifications)

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 .

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We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.

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We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state‑of‑the‑art on‑site health centers in certain offices.

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