Internal Audit, Professional Practices Communication Liaison, Associate, New York

Goldman Sachs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking an Associate for Internal Audit, Professional Practices Communication Liaison, to develop and manage strategic communications across the Internal Audit function. You will partner with senior leaders to standardize executive messaging and drive engagement with key stakeholders.

The role emphasizes clear writing, influencing and coordinating across divisions, with focus on risk-focused assurance and high-quality communications that support firmwide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to translate and communicate complex themes, audit methodology, and regulatory concepts effectively.
• Strong writing, editing, organizational, and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic communication plan that defines key messages, communication channels, target audiences, and timing.
• Ensure communications are clear, consistent, and aligned to the needs of targeted stakeholders.
• Draft communication for senior leadership, Townhalls, Internal Audit events, and division-wide initiatives.
• Assist in planning and execution of division-wide events.
• Partner with the Executive Office to align with firmwide messaging.
• Act as a liaison to senior leadership to standardize executive messaging and optimize internal messaging formats.
• Play a critical role in managing Internal Audit’s internal communication program by utilizing evolving technologies for optimal impact.
• Identify new tools and techniques in the internal communication space.

Skills

Writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Editing

Organization

Proofreading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Internal Audit, Professional Practices Communication Liaison, Associate

Internal Audit at Goldman Sachs

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.

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.

Team Overview

The Professional Practice Group (PPG) is comprised of quality assurance, practices, learning and development and transformation activities.

Critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability are key skills and core responsibilities for anyone in the PPG team.

Additionally, as a member of PPG you’ll contribute across all disciplines with the opportunity to specialize in supporting the delivery of high-quality, consistent and risk-focused assurance work.

Responsibilities

Job Summary & Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic communication plan that defines key messages, communication channels, target audiences, and timing
• Ensure communications are clear, consistent, and aligned to the needs of targeted stakeholders
• Explore and identify opportunities to create meaningful engagement and connection across Internal Audit
• Draft communication for senior leadership, Townhalls, Internal Audit events, and division-wide initiatives
• Assist in planning and execution of division-wide events
• Partner with the Executive Office to align with firmwide messaging
• Act as a liaison to senior leadership to standardize executive messaging and optimize internal messaging formats
• Play a critical role in managing Internal Audit’s internal communication program by utilizing evolving technologies for optimal impact
• Identify new tools and techniques in the internal communication space

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
• At least two years of experience in Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, or a related field (financial services experience preferred)
• Ability to translate and communicate complex themes, audit methodology, and regulatory concepts effectively
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong writing, editing, organizational, and proofreading skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, balance competing priorities, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

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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