Internal Audit Associate, GBM Engineering, Blockchain, Digital Assets, Salt Lake City

INTERNAL AUDIT

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

WHAT 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 tools to enhance audit techniques building relationships and are able to evolve and thrive in teamwork and in a fast-paced global environment.

YOUR IMPACT

As the third line of defense Internal Audits mission is to independently assess the firms internal control structure including the firms governance processes and controls and risk management and capital and anti-financial crime frameworks raise awareness of control risk and monitor the implementation of managements control doing so internal Audit:

• Communicates and reports on the effectiveness of the firms governance risk management and controls that mitigate current and evolving risk
• Raise awareness of control risk
• Assesses the firms control culture and conduct risks
• Monitors managements 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 firms businesses including Global Banking and Markets Asset and Wealth Management and Platform Solutions and functions such as cyber-security technology risk and engineering.

Digital Assets Audit Team:

The Internal Audit Digital Assets Team leads the third line assessment of the firms rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. This team is responsible for developing deep expertise in digital assets including blockchain technology cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets to ensure robust internal controls and risk management. As an Associate you will join a dynamic and collaborative environment that follows the rapidly changing digital asset landscape working closely with experienced professionals to build and shape the firms audit capabilities in this critical and innovative space.

The Internal Audit Digital Asset Team seeks highly driven professionals with subject matter expertise in digital assets to contribute to this newly established team. You will collaborate with members of the broader audit team and support control functions such as Legal Compliance Operations and Technology across the firm. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain specialized knowledge and contribute to a high-impact area developing a team from the ground up.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in stakeholder walkthroughs to perform control design assessments and testing assisting in the documentation and presentation of results to Internal Audit senior management and business stakeholders.
• Continuously enhance your understanding of Digital Assets including related business activities relevant global regulations and underlying infrastructure (e.g. distributed ledger technology) with guidance from senior team members.
• Support audit colleagues covering traditional finance-related areas by providing insights and assisting in the assessment of Digital Asset-related activities focusing on potential risks mitigating controls and potential findings from audit engagements.
• Contribute to the development of the Internal Audit Digital Assets coverage strategy.
• Contribute to the preparation of commercially effective and practical audit conclusions and findings and assist in their presentation to Internal Audit senior management and business stakeholders.
• Under guidance follow up on open audit issues and track their resolution.

SKILLS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 3 - 6 years of experience in risk compliance audit technology or a related function with significant direct experience in blockchain technology and digital assets.
• Foundational understanding of blockchain technology and architecture as it relates to financial services. Hands-on experience on the business side of blockchain such as product design trading and derivates and other financial applications is a plus.
• Familiarity with software development concepts and system architecture principles including a basic understanding of databases operating systems and messaging concepts. Exposure to or the ability to review code in languages commonly used in blockchain development and smart contracts (e.g. Solidity DAML Python Go Rust etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to articulate risks and identify potential failure points in blockchain products and system architecture.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority and blockchain expertise.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Mathematics Finance Accounting Information Systems or a related quantitative discipline.