Audit Support Analyst

Summary

• Organization: Goldman Sachs
• Job Title: Audit Support Analyst
• Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Employment Terms:

• This role is an 8-9 week internship with the opportunity to transition to full-time employment
• Internship and full-time employment are both fully in-office
• Hours: 8am to 4pm, with flexibility to start as late as 9am and end by 5pm
• Target Start Date: June 2025
• Estimated Salary: $60,000/year
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Essential Tasks - In this job, you will:

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of trade support and core operational functions, including the business areas, products, and activities supported
• Assist in every step of an audit, including documentation across scoping, planning, fieldwork and reporting
• Assist in documenting walkthroughs with stakeholders for control design assessments and present results of work performed to management
• Carry out audit testing to ensure audit fieldwork is focused on the right areas and documentation meets high quality standards
• Follow-up on open audit issues and their resolutions
• Participate in department-wide initiatives aimed at continually improving Internal Audit's processes and supporting infrastructure
• Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including global colleagues, regulators, and external audit
• Maintain internal client relationships and regular interaction with the business to assess changes in the control environment and other matters arising in the business

General Skills and Abilities - In this job you will demonstrate:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills
• The ability to work in a team while having a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• The ability to work under minimal supervision on individual tasks and on team projects
• The ability to learn new business and system processes quickly
• The ability to use analytical thinking skills and leverage existing analytical tools
• High motivation with the ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment

Digital/Technical Skills - In this job you will demonstrate:

• Intermediate data management skills (such as transferring information, using basic formulas, creating charts/graphs, VLOOKUP, pivot tables) using Microsoft Excel

Education/Knowledge - In this job you need to have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Engineering, or other relevant discipline
• Knowledge of Global Banking & Markets and related operational support functions. Examples include, but are not limited to:
  • Prime brokerage, securities lending, and execution services
  • Trade processing, clearing, and settlement
  • Asset servicing, client onboarding, and regulatory operations
• A relevant certification or industry accreditation (such as CIA, CFA, or CISA) is a nice to have but not required

Experience - In this job you need to have:

• Experience with the following are all nice to have but not required:
  • Executing integrated business and technology audits
  • Auditing operations functions within an investment bank or other financial services company
  • Using data analytics in audits

Social Interaction - The following types of communication and interaction are required to perform the job successfully: 

• Oral communication: Constantly
• Email communication: Constantly
• Instant messaging: Constantly
• Telephone communication: Weekly
• Video communication: Constantly (Camera is preferred)
• Interacting with supervisors: Daily
• Interacting with peers: Hourly

Job Stressors - Employees sometimes find the following stressful about this job:

• Managing tight project timelines
• Working with multiple systems and multiple teams
• Adapting to changing technology which can affect daily interactions

Job Motivators - Employees tend to find the following motivating or rewarding:

• Working in an inclusive environment with strong company culture
• The opportunity to work with an incredibly supportive team
• Access to great internal training resources

The Specialisterne Recruitment Process:

Application

• Fill out the online application and submit your resume to Specialisterne.
• Complete a follow-up discovery questionnaire to help us learn more about your situation, general skills, and how you work best.

Assessment

• Candidates who best match qualifications will be invited to complete a Candidate Profile to showcase your job-relevant skills and abilities.
• A Specialisterne facilitator will book a review meeting with you to discuss your profile and help you showcase your skills best.

Manager Meetings

• The employer partner will review Candidate Profiles and invite finalists for a manager meeting to learn more about you and answer any questions you may have. Specialisterne will provide meeting agendas in advance to help you prepare.
• The employer partner will confirm selection decisions and begin onboarding.

Workplace Support

• Specialisterne and our employer partners are committed to providing inclusive onboarding experiences and supporting new employees as they learn on the job.
• All new hires continue to liaise with a Specialisterne Workplace Support Specialist for their first twelve weeks on the job.

Salary : $60,000