Internal Audit, Data Analytics, Technology Audit, Associate, Dallas

The Goldman Sachs Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goldman Sachs Group is seeking detail-oriented Internal Auditors to strengthen control frameworks, assess financial report accuracy, and monitor compliance.

The role emphasizes independent assessment as the third line of defense, with responsibilities across governance, risk management, and control culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in public accounting or internal audit within financial services.
• 4-year degree in finance or accounting.
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA, CIA) is a plus.
• Strong risk and control mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to review code in Python, C++ or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an understanding of business areas, products, and supporting functions.
• Plan and execute audit testing to focus on the right areas and ensure high-quality documentation.
• Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations to improve the control environment.
• Prepare audit conclusions and findings and present to IA senior management and business clients.
• Follow up on open audit issues and their resolution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Risk mindset

Professional skepticism

Ability to challenge management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CPA/CFA/CIA certifications (optional)

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

Internal Audit

We ensure effective controls, assess financial reports, monitor compliance, and advise on control solutions. We seek detail‑oriented team players with an interest in financial markets.

What We Look For

Goldman Sachs Internal Auditors demonstrate strong risk and control mindsets, analytical skills, professional skepticism, and the ability to challenge management on risks and control measures.

Your Impact

As the third line of defense, we independently assess the firm’s internal control structure, governance, risk management, capital and anti‑financial crime frameworks, and raise awareness of control risk.

Key impact areas:

• Communicate and report on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls
• Raise awareness of control risk
• Assess the firm’s control culture and conduct risks
• Monitor implementation of control measures

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a good understanding of business areas, products, and supporting functions.
• Plan and execute audit testing to ensure fieldwork focuses on the right areas and documents meet high quality standards.
• Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations to improve the control environment.
• Prepare commercially effective audit conclusions and findings and present them to IA senior management and business clients.
• Follow up on open audit issues and their resolution.

Skills and Relevant Experience

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good technical knowledge of relevant product areas.
• Highly motivated, able to multi‑task and remain organized in a fast‑paced environment.
• 7+ years of experience in public accounting or internal audit within the financial services industry or a related control function.
• 4‑year degree in finance or accounting.
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA, CIA) is a plus.
• Good understanding of financial concepts and/or operations related to controllers and tax functions.
• Preferred knowledge of Basel, CCAR, SEC US GAAP, Recovery and Resolution regulatory requirements, and controls surrounding regulatory reporting, legal entity reporting, financial reporting and/or tax reporting.
• Ability to review code in Python, C++ or similar languages.