Internal Audit- Analyst - Risk Governance

Job Description

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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Internal Audit Business Operations Team manages a broad set of operating activities under the direction of the Chief of Staff (CoS) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). The team is a key party in delivering Internal Audit s forward-looking business planning and strategic transformation initiatives through collaborating with each of IA s business units (BUs) to forecast and achieve quantitative and qualitative results for the function. The team manages strategic process improvements, develops reporting, performs analysis and coordinates business-as-usual execution across the following primary areas: Expense and Headcount Management Financial budgeting and forecasts Contingent worker expense management, including spend request, on-boarding and off-boarding processes Process Governance and General Administration Manage enhancement portfolios for select centralized processes within IA Monitor IA employee compliance with mandatory compliance training and system entitlement recertification processes Business Unit Management Coordinate periodic reviews to assess operational performance of IA BUs, including developing, monitoring and reporting on operating KPIs Work with Business Unit Managers (BUMs) and Global Audit Directors to develop operational expertise across the full suite of non-audit activities Business knowledge / Qualifications Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or other quantitative discipline Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis / accounting, operational management, or project / portfolio management Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Business Intelligence (BI) tools Driven, highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent multi-tasking and follow-through ability Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Ability to demonstrate good judgement; shares information proactively and escalates potential issues timely / appropriately Solutions and innovation minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including process re-engineering, the ability to organize and analyze large datasets and report results to audiences at varying levels of seniority