Internal Audit, Data Analytics, Technology Audit, Vice President, Dallas

Goldman Sachs; Dallas (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs Internal Audit, part of the Corporate Controllers & Tax function, assesses the firm’s internal controls, governance and risk management. You will audit Technology System Applications to ensure data quality and regulatory reporting, while reviewing change management and access controls.

This role requires a senior auditor with a background in financial services technology, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple audits across global teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Technology auditing focusing on Financial Services.
• Experience in managing audit engagements or Technology Projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good People Management Skills.

Responsibilities

• For each assigned project, you will be involved in scoping and planning of the project/audit.
• 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.
• You will also be involved in reviewing the audit documentation completed by the audit team.
• Additionally, you will also monitor and follow up with management on the resolution of the open audit findings.

Skills

Communication

People management

Multitasking

SDLC knowledge

Audit skills

Education

BE/B Tech/MCA/MBA/MSc or equivalent University Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Java

SQL

C++

Python

Data Analytics tools

Job description

In Internal Audit, we ensure that Goldman Sachs maintains effective controls by assessing the reliability of financial reports, monitoring the firm’s compliance with laws and regulations, and advising management on developing smart control solutions. Our group has unique insight on the financial industry and its products and operations. We’re looking for detail-oriented team players who have an interest in financial markets and want to gain insight into the firm’s operations and control processes.

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 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.

Team Overview

As a Corporate Controllers & Tax auditor, you will be involved in auditing various Technology System Applications used within the firm to provide assurance on the data quality, data flows, data calculation processes used for both Financial and Regulatory Reporting, along with other General Technology Controls including Application entitlement, Data Retention and Software Change Management.

Responsibilities

• For each assigned project, you will be involved in scoping and planning of the project/audit.
• 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.
• You will also be involved in reviewing the audit documentation completed by the audit team.
• Additionally, you will also monitor and follow up with management on the resolution of the open audit findings.

Skills and Relevant Experience

• BE/B Tech/MCA/MBA/MSc or equivalent University Degree in Information Technology
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Technology auditing focusing on Financial Services
• Experience in managing audit engagements or Technology Projects
• Good People Management Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, as the job requires frequent interaction with Technology Management
• Must be able to multitask while managing both time and work load
• Technology audit skills including an understanding of System architecture, Operating Systems, Database, System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to review code (Java, SQL, C++, Python, etc.)
• Experience with Data Analytics tools and techniques
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g. CISA)
• Good Knowledge of Financial Products and Services

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process.