Internal Audit-Technology Auditor TxB Engineering-Dallas-Associate

About the role

As the Third Line of Defense, Internal Audit’s mission is to independently assess the firm’s internal control structure, including governance processes and controls, risk management and capital and anti-financial crime frameworks, and to raise awareness of control risk while monitoring the implementation of management’s control measures. Internal Audit communicates and reports on the effectiveness of the firm’s governance, risk management and controls that mitigate current and evolving risk, assesses the firm’s control culture and conduct risks, and 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. Teams are organized globally 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.

Who We Look For

Goldman Sachs Internal Auditors demonstrate strong risk and control mindsets, analytical skills, and the ability to exercise professional skepticism. They challenge and discuss risks and control measures effectively with management. Ideal candidates enjoy learning about audit, businesses and functions, have innovative mindsets to adopt analytical techniques, build relationships, and thrive in teamwork and a fast-paced global environment.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in audit execution focusing on the review of Technology processes and analyzing the risks involved.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls implemented to mitigate risk.
• Document assessments and testing conducted and discuss results with the firm’s local and global management.
• Monitor and follow up with management on the resolution of open audit findings.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience as a Technology auditor covering IT applications and processes.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field.
• 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.
• Highly motivated with strong analytical skills and willingness to learn new business and system processes quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics tools and techniques and cybersecurity.
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CISA).
• Knowledge of financial products and services.