Associate – Internal Audit, Asset Management

About the role

As an Associate in Internal Audit, you will focus on Asset Management processes, providing independent assurance on controls related to investment due diligence, valuation, fund raising, accounting and operations. You will work within Goldman Sachs' Third Line of Defense, helping to assess governance, risk management and anti‑financial crime frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in planning and scoping of audit engagements, meeting stakeholders to understand business and technology processes.
• Identify key risks and controls, assess their impact, and produce clear reports for management.
• Conduct ad‑hoc firm‑wide projects, investigate incidents, and support new process implementations.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators and external auditors, providing updates on control environment changes.
• Follow up on audit findings and ensure timely remediation.

Required profile

• Strong risk and control mindset with analytical capabilities.
• Professional skepticism and ability to challenge management constructively.
• Enthusiasm for learning audit methodologies and business functions.
• Innovative, collaborative attitude and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced global environment.

Required skills