Internal Audit, Risk Audit, Analyst, Birmingham

Job description

Internal AuditIn 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.

What We Look ForGoldman Sachs Internal Auditors demonstrate strong risk and control mindsets, analytical thinking, 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, build relationships and are able to evolve and thrive in teamwork and a fast‐paced global environment.

Your ImpactAs 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, 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

Raises awareness of control risk

Assesses the firm's control culture and conducts risk assessments

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, technology risk, and engineering.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a good understanding of business areas, products, and supporting functions

Plan and execute audit testing to ensure audit fieldwork focuses on the right areas and documentation meets high quality standards

Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations to improve the control environment

Prepare commercially effective audit conclusions and findings, and present to IA senior management and business stakeholders

Follow up on open audit issues and their resolution

Skills and Relevant ExperienceThe role sits within the Internal Audit Corporate Risk team at an Analyst level.

Team‐oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Solid analytical skills

Good technical knowledge of relevant product areas

Highly motivated with the ability to multi‐task and remain organized in a fast‐paced environment

0‐3 years of experience in internal audit, treasury, risk management role, or an independent validation function within the financial services industry or Big 4 risk advisory

4‐year degree in finance, accounting, risk management, or quantitative discipline, and ideally a graduate degree in a related subject

Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA, CIA) is a plus

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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English