Internal Audit, Asset & Wealth Management Technology Audit, Associate, Birmingham

Goldman Sachs

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Birmingham - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 13 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description
In Internal Audit we ensure that Goldman Sachs maintains effective controls by assessing the reliability of financial reports monitoring the firms 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. 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 Do
As the third line of defense Internal Audits mission is to independently assess the firms internal control structureincluding the firms governance processes and controls 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; and
  • Monitors managements implementation of control measures

Goldman Sachs Internal Audit comprises of 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 of the firms businesses and functions including global banking & markets asset & wealth 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 possesses analytical skills 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 processes build relationships and are able to evolve and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

Asset & Wealth Management covers the firms Wealth Management Public and Private Asset Management businesses.

As a Technology Auditor you will be involved in providing assurance on the integrity and quality of data used for the purposes of portfolio construction and management deal workflows investment research flows reporting for internal and regulatory purposes applications stability system operations along with other general technology controls.

Your Impact:

As part of the third line of defense you will be involved in independently assessing the firms overall control environment and communicating the results to the firms local and global management on the effectiveness of the firms controls that mitigate current and emerging risks and monitoring the managements implementation of control doing so you are supporting the provision of independent objective and timely assurance around the firms internal control structure and supporting the Audit Committee the Board of Directors and Risk Committee in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

For each assigned review you will report to an experienced project manager. You will be expected to:

  • Assist/lead the risk assessment scoping and planning of reviews.
  • Assist/lead the execution of the reviews. Specifically focusing on the following:
  • Analyze the design of controls around the underlying system architecture in the context of information technology controls and its impact on the business.
  • Analyze the business and technology processes to evaluate the design and effectiveness of the relevant technology controls by designing and executing tests to validate identified system control features which may require data analysis code inspection and re-performance of system processes.
  • Document the results of the test steps executed within the Internal Audit workflow application as per the departmental guidelines.
  • Assist/Lead in vetting audit observations
  • Assist/Lead in tracking monitoring and recording remediation of risks identified in reviews.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • BE/B Tech/MCA/MBA/MS in Information Systems or equivalent University degrees in technology
  • 4-8 years of experience as a technology auditor covering IT application and general computer controls application development SQA information security technology consulting or other relevant industry experience
  • Understanding of software development and system architecture
  • High level understanding of databases operating systems and messaging
  • Proficiency in Excel and SQL
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be able to multitask while managing both timelines and workload
  • Must be highly motivated with strong analytical skills willing and able to learn new business and system processes quickly
  • Ability to work effectively across a large audit team understanding the teams role in the overall strategy of the department and the firm

  • Financial Services knowledge and financial product knowledge is preferred
  • Ability to review / develop code (Java C# Python VBA macros etc.)
  • Experience with AI Data Analytics tools and techniques
  • Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g. CISA CISSP etc.)

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. Were 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
Were committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more:

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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.




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Description In Internal Audit we ensure that Goldman Sachs maintains effective controls by assessing the reliability of financial reports monitoring the firms compliance with laws and regulations and advising management on developing smart control solutions. Our group has unique insight on the finan...
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Key Skills

  • Auditing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication skills
  • Computer Skills
  • GAAP
  • Accounting
  • Analysis Skills
  • Research Experience
  • Securities Law
  • Training & Development
  • Mentoring
  • GAAS

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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities, and asset and wealth management firm that provides a wide range of financial services.

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