Internal Audit, Asset Management Private Alternatives, Vice President, New York

Internal Auditor

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.

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, 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:

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of Asset Management Alternative businesses, and the associated supporting functions
• Execute audit testing and supervise junior team members to ensure audit fieldwork is focused on the right areas and documentation meets high quality standards
• Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environment
• Prepare commercially effective audit conclusions and findings, and present to IA senior management and business clients - Follow-up on open audit issues and their resolutions
• Participate in department-wide initiatives aimed at continually improving IA's processes and supporting infrastructure

Skills and Relevant Experience:

• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills - Solid analytical skills
• In-depth technical knowledge of relevant product areas
• Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
• 8+ years of experience in a public accounting or internal audit role within the financial services industry or a related control function
• Comprehensive experience auditing alternative products (private credit, private equity and real estate) and related fiduciary risks within Asset Management.
• 4-year degree in a finance, accounting, or quantitative discipline, and ideally a graduate degree in a related subject.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with operations, valuation and other business support functions is a plus.
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA, CIA, NASD Series) is a plus

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. We're 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 GS.com/careers.

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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.

Salary Range The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $100000-$250000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.

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