Internal Audit, Technology Audit, Associate, Birmingham
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Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What We Do
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 antifinancial 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 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 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.
Technology Audit
As a Technology Auditor you will be involved in auditing various technology systems / applications used within the firm to provide assurance on the application controls data quality data flows data calculation processes used for regulatory reporting along with other General Technology Controls including Application entitlements Data Retention and Software Change Management.
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 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
You will play a vital role in audit execution focusing on the review of Technology processes and analysing 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 addition you will also monitor and follow up with management on the resolution of the open audit findings.
Basic Qualifications
- BE/B Tech/MCA/MBA in Systems/MSc or equivalent University degrees in technology
- 3 - 6 years of experience as a Technology auditor covering IT applications and processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of software development concepts and system architecture
- Basic level understanding of cloud infrastructure databases operating systems and messaging
- Proficiency in data analysis using Excel or SQL
- Must be highly motivated with strong analytical skills willing and able to learn new business and system processes quickly
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Data Analytics tools and techniques and Cyber security
- Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g. CISA) Knowledge of Financial Products and Services
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Auditing
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- GAAP
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Training & Development
- Mentoring
- GAAS
About Company
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.
