Internal Audit, Compliance and Legal, Vice President, Dallas

Job Description

Internal Audit ensures that Goldman Sachs maintains effective controls by assessing the reliability of financial reports, monitoring compliance, and advising management on control solutions.

As part of the third line of defense, Internal Audit independently assesses the firm’s internal control structure, governance processes, risk management, capital frameworks, and anti‑financial crime controls.

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of business areas and supporting functions.
• Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations to improve the control environment.
• Follow‑up on open audit issues and their resolution.
• Communicate and report on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and controls.
• Raise awareness of control risk and assess the firm’s control culture.
• Monitor management’s implementation of control measures.

• Approximately 8 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, or related regulatory roles within the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge and expertise in auditing the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti‑Money Laundering (BSA/AML), financial crime risks, and corporate legal functions.
• Strong understanding of compliance program components, risk and control processes.
• Understanding of internal audit processes as related to a large financial institution.
• Project management experience, including oversight and leadership of junior staff.
• Highly motivated with strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly learn new business and system processes.
• Ability to multi‑task and remain organized in a fast‑paced environment, and to regularly present to senior leadership.
• Accurate, accountable, and able to manage time and work load.
• 4‑year degree in finance, accounting, or a quantitative discipline; a graduate degree is preferred, and an advanced degree (e.g., JD) is a plus.
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CAMS, CIA) is a plus.
• Proven ability to build relationships and thrive in teamwork within a fast‑paced global environment.