Internal Audit, Professional Practices, Associate, Dallas

Internal Audit at Goldman SachsIn 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.Team OverviewThe Professional Practice Group (PPG) is comprised of quality assurance, practices, learning and development and transformation activities.Critical thinking, problem‑solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability are key skills and core responsibilities for anyone in the PPG team.Additionally, as a member of PPG you'll contribute across all disciplines with the opportunity to specialize in supporting the delivery of high‑quality, consistent and risk‑focused assurance work.ResponsibilitiesExecuting high‑quality independent reviews of the department's audit assurance work to continuously assess IA's compliance with Internal Audit Methodology, regulatory expectations and professional standardsConducting targeted thematic reviews of Internal Audit's processes to identify opportunities for enhancement and standardizationSupporting the identification, management and development of work to improve and innovate our audit practices, methodology and processes to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness with which assurance work is executed, keeping ahead of industry expectations.Developing engaging and effective communication tools and content to share best practices and keep stakeholders up‑to‑date on PPG related topicsSupporting internal auditors with day‑to‑day support, advice and guidance on PPG topics including methodology and quality assurance; andDeveloping and delivering auditing and methodology skills training to continuously enhance the capability of Internal Audit.Skills & Relevant Experience3 – 8 years of experience in a public accounting or internal audit role within the financial services industryExperience in auditing business and/or technology controls or experience in a professional practice or audit policy and methodology role, with exposure to regulated financial services environmentStrong understanding of risk and controlProblem solving – solid attention to detail/analytical skills with the ability to diagnose root cause and creatively identify solutionsAdaptability to changing factors, conditions and environmentsTeam‑oriented collaboration skills with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityStrong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure4‑year degree in a finance, accounting, or quantitative disciplineCPA, CISA, CIA or similar professional certification is strongly preferredGoldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity#J-18808-Ljbffr