Internal Audit - Hyderabad -Sr. Analyst - Business Audit

Job Description

Internal Audit – Bengaluru – Associate – Enterprise Audit

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world. We commit people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Our people are our greatest asset – we say it often and with good reason. It is only with the determination and dedication of our people that we can serve our clients, generate long-term value for our shareholders and contribute to the broader public. We take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally. From collaborative workspaces and ergonomic services to well-being and resilience offerings, we offer our people the flexibility and support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office

INTERNAL AUDIT

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.

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 techniques 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 Audit’s Mission Is To Independently Assess The Firm’s Internal Control Structure, Including The Firm’s Governance Processes And Controls, And Risk Management And Capital And Anti-financial Crime Frameworks, Raise Awareness Of Control Risk And Monitor The Implementation Of Management’s Control Measures. In Doing So, Internal Audit

• Communicates and reports on the effectiveness of the firm’s governance, risk management and controls that mitigate current and evolving risk
• Raise awareness of control risk
• Assesses the firm’s control culture and conduct risks
• Monitors management’s 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 firm’s businesses and functions, including securities, investment banking, consumer and investment management, risk management, finance, cyber-security and technology risk, and engineering.

Responsibilities

As an Associate, you will be responsible for execution of audit deliverables through effective time management, in accordance with the internal audit methodology of the department. You will assist the project manager in planning the scope of the audit, conduct walkthroughs and discussions with various teams to execute the audit scope and discuss results of the audit with the firms local and global management. You will play a vital role in execution of the audit scope, through succinct documentation and active engagement with various stakeholders focusing on analyzing the risks involved, assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the key controls implemented to mitigate the risk, in accordance with the internal audit methodology of the department. In addition, you will also monitor and follow up with management on the resolution of the open audit findings and maintain stakeholder relationship to monitor risk in their space. Job responsibilities also include assisting in the department’s continuous monitoring effort to cover operations incidents, market and regulatory events, business and technology updates. You are strongly encouraged to participate in department-wide initiatives aimed at continually improving IA's processes and supporting infrastructure.

Basic Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant /Certified Financial Analyst /Masters in Business Administration specialized in Finance / Masters or equivalent University degrees in Accounting / Finance.
• At least 4+ years of experience in risk-based operations / process audits preferably focusing on areas such as human resources, accounts payable, procurement, third party risk management, and/or payment functions.
• Experience in executing audit engagements, with g ood judgement of risks and controls
• Strong technical skills required for the role with attention to detail, strong analytical skills and ability to translate the assimilated knowledge through effective documentation
• Experience in working in a team environment and adaptable to differential ways of working
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, as the job requires frequent interaction with cross functional teams and stakeholders across the hierarchy within management
• Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics tools and techniques
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation
• Capable of developing or implementing efficiency improvement or automated solutions that assist audit work