Audit (Business and Finance) | Analyst | Birmingham

Goldman Sachs, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Audit (Business and Finance) | Analyst | Birmingham

Job Description

MORE ABOUT THIS SKILLSET

Internally auditing critical areas of the firm to minimize risk to regulators and external auditors. Audit teams work alongside the Business and Finance divisions and make sure the firm is operating in a way that is safe and functional across the firm's footprint. If you apply to this skillset, you will be considered for multiple roles across the firm that require this skillset. Please note division and function examples below are representative of opportunities common for this skill-set. The list is not exhaustive, and availability of open roles is determined based on business.

DIVISIONS AND JOB FUNCTIONS

Internal Audit assesses the firm's internal control structure, advises management on developing control solutions, and monitors the implementation of these measures. Working in this department means you'll be providing reasonable assurance that financial reporting is reliable, there is compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the firm's operations are effectively controlled.

• Global Banking & Markets: responsible for global audits related to Sales and Trading, Equities, Fixed Income Currencies and Commodities, Investment Banking including prime services.
• Asset & Wealth Management: responsible for global audits related to financial investments and processes in private asset management and private wealth management.
• Platform Solutions: responsible for global audits related to consumer banking.
• Compliance & Legal: responsible for global audits related to Compliance processes including Financial Crime controls (Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Bribery, Sanctions).
• Controllers & Tax: responsible for global audits related to Controllers and Tax processes including regulatory reporting and tax filings.
• Enterprise Audit: responsible for global audits related to processes within Human Capital Management, Executive Office, Corporate Planning & Management and Corporate Workplace Solutions.
• Risk & Capital Planning Audit: responsible for global audits related to processes within multiple departments as they relate to liquidity, credit and model risk.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of prior work experience in a relevant field.
• Proficient to advanced skills with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to a variety of industries and businesses
• Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments
• Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders
• Commercially savvy with ability to exercise discretion with respect to highly confidential/sensitive information
• Integrity, ethical standards and sound judgment

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.

We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

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.