Vice President, Internal Audit - Global Banking and Markets

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.

Introduction

Goldman Sachs is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Vice President for their Internal Audit team, specifically focusing on Global Banking and Markets. This role is crucial in ensuring the firm maintains effective controls, assesses the reliability of financial reports, monitors compliance with laws and regulations, and advises management on developing robust control solutions. The position offers unique insight into the financial industry, its products, and operations within a dynamic and evolving risk landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the firm’s businesses, products, risks, and controls, particularly within subject areas such as Equities.
• Manage and execute audit engagements from planning and scoping through fieldwork, audit test plans, and reporting.
• Conduct walkthroughs with stakeholders to perform control design assessments and challenge existing risks and controls.
• Lead and design audit testing to ensure fieldwork is focused, documentation meets high-quality standards, and audit delivery timelines are met.
• Coordinate with various audit teams to identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations for improving the control environment.
• Communicate and report on audit conclusions and issues, presenting findings to Internal Audit senior management and stakeholders across business and engineering.
• Follow up on open audit issues and operational risk incidents to validate their resolution.
• Participate in department-wide initiatives aimed at continually improving Internal Audit's processes, methodology, and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships, regularly engaging with the business to assess changes in the risk and control environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline.
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience in Internal Audit, Compliance, or Risk/Controls functions.
• Demonstrated experience managing audit engagements and teams across multiple locations.
• Prior experience and understanding of businesses, products, and regulations, especially in areas like Equities.
• Highly motivated, delivery-focused, analytical, and detail-oriented self-starter with a proven track record in a team-based environment.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) to clearly articulate issues and ideas with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills to handle multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice to Have

• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CIA, CFA).
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Python, Tableau).
• Familiarity with digital assets and blockchain technology.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and technology audit frameworks and controls to assess issues and trends.

Benefits

• Goldman Sachs offers a comprehensive benefits package, wellness programs, and personal finance offerings. Details are available on their careers page.

About Company

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, with offices around the world. We are committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion within our workplace and beyond, ensuring every individual has opportunities to grow professionally and personally. We offer extensive training and development, firm-wide networks, and support for employees' well-being.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the provided application link.