The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

Internal Audit, Head of Innovation, NY

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc • $160K — $200K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years of leadership experience in Internal Audit or Risk Analytics within Financial Services or Investment Banking.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a quantitative field.
  • CISA, CIA, ACCA/CPA, or relevant data/AI technical certifications preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with Generative AI, machine learning, and predictive modeling.
  • Mastery in SQL, Python/R, and data visualization tools like Tableau/Power BI.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute a digital strategy focusing on Generative AI and automation for Internal Audit.
  • Identify and manage high-ROI audit innovation use cases across the audit lifecycle.
  • Establish methodologies to audit AI systems for bias and compliance.
  • Oversee the development of scalable data analytics products and automated risk monitoring tools.
  • Partner with audit execution teams to integrate risk analytics into audits.
  • Direct teams in maintaining data quality and integrating legacy systems.
  • Design programs to upskill auditors and promote AI tool adoption.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive enablement programs for digital literacy and AI adoption.
  • Opportunities for leadership development and team management.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and innovation in audit practices.
  • Supportive culture fostering curiosity and forward-thinking audit approaches.
  • Collaboration with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Internal Audit

In 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.

Position Overview

The Head of Internal Audit Innovation Strategy will lead the design, delivery, and institutionalization of cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, and automated testing across the global Internal Audit department.

Reporting to senior audit executive leadership, this individual will sit at the intersection of internal audit, data science, engineering, and digital transformation. The VP will lead a team of analytics and innovation specialists to re-imagine traditional audit approaches, drive continuous risk assessment, scale automated assurance solutions, and prepare the department for AI-enabled operational models.

Key Responsibilities

1. Innovation Strategy & AI Roadmap Execution
  • AI & Automation Vision: Define and execute a multi-year digital strategy for Internal Audit, focusing on Generative AI, Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), machine learning, and Process Automation (RPA) to automate repetitive audit tasks and scale risk detection.
  • Use-Case Pipeline Management: Identify, prioritize, and manage high-ROI audit innovation use cases across the full audit lifecycle (planning, risk assessment, field testing, continuous monitoring, and reporting).
  • Auditing Emerging Tech & AI Governance: Establish robust methodologies and control frameworks to audit organizational AI systems, algorithms, and data governance frameworks for bias, drift, and regulatory compliance.

2. Analytics Platform & Continuous Monitoring Delivery
  • Scalable Data Solutions: Oversee the development and maintenance of scalable data analytics products, interactive dashboards, and automated continuous risk monitoring tools (leveraging SQL, Python, Alteryx, Tableau/PowerBI, and enterprise data platforms).
  • Audit Integration: Partner directly with business, technology, and capital markets audit execution teams to embed risk analytics and continuous auditing techniques into standard audit plans.
  • Data Engineering & Infrastructure: Direct delivery teams (data scientists, data engineers, automation architects, and business analysts) in maintaining data pipelines, integrating disparate legacy architectures, and ensuring data quality across audit tools.

3. Capability Building, Upskilling & Change Management
  • Digital Literacy & Adoption: Design and deploy comprehensive enablement programs (e.g., custom AI assistant adoption, Copilot training, low-code/no-code analytics workshops) to upskill non-technical auditors and achieve high adoption rates across the department.
  • Culture of Innovation: Champion a forward-thinking audit culture that embraces curiosity, automation, and agile delivery principles.

4. Leadership, Stakeholder & Regulatory Governance
  • Senior Stakeholder Management: Communicate technical concepts, innovation roadmaps, and business impact clearly to the Audit Committee, Executive Management, business line leaders, and external regulators.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of data analytics and technology innovation specialists across global hubs.


Qualifications
  • Experience: 8-12+ years of progressive leadership experience in Internal Audit, Technology Audit, Risk Analytics, or Technology Consulting, ideally within Financial Services or Investment Banking.
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
  • Certifications: CISA, CIA, ACCA/CPA, or relevant data/AI technical certifications strongly preferred.
  • Technical Proficiency:
    • AI & ML: Hands-on experience or strategic oversight of Generative AI, LLM prompting/fine-tuning, Agentic workflows, and machine learning/predictive modeling.
    • Data Analytics & Tools: Mastery in SQL, Python/R, data visualization platforms (Tableau/Power BI), and data preparation tools (e.g., Alteryx, Snowflake).
    • Audit Methodology: Deep understanding of internal audit methodologies, COSO, risk assessment, and regulatory expectations in financial services.
  • Leadership & Influence: Proven track record of leading matrixed digital transformation projects, managing data teams, and presenting to senior executive committees.


About The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. provides investment banking, securities, and investment management services, as well as financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. Its Investment Banking segment offers financial advisory services, including advisory assignments concerning mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense, risk management, and restructurings and spin-offs; and underwriting services comprising public offerings and private placements of a range of securities, loans, and other financial instruments, and derivative transactions. The company’s Institutional Client Services segment provides client execution services, such as fixed income, currency, and commodities client execution related to making markets in interest rate products, credit products, mortgages, currencies, and commodities; and equities related to making markets in equity products, as well as executes and clears institutional client transactions on stock, options, and futures exchanges. This segment also engages in the securities services business providing financing, securities lending, and other brokerage services to institutional clients, including hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and foundations. Its Investing and Lending segment originates longer-term loans; and invests in debt securities, loans, public and private equity securities, real estate, consolidated investment entities, distressed assets, currencies, commodities, and power generation facilities. The company’s investment management segment provides investment products and services, as well as offers wealth advisory services, including portfolio management and financial counseling, and brokerage and other transaction services.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Careers

Join the prestigious team at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., a global leader in finance and investments, and propel your career to new heights. Our firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership in the financial sector.

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At Goldman Sachs, you will be part of a dynamic environment that fosters growth, diversity, and professional development. Engage in transformative projects that redefine the landscape of global finance, driven by a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

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Goldman Sachs is not just a workplace. It is a community where you can build lasting relationships with colleagues and industry leaders. Our networking events, mentorship programs, and professional groups foster connections that can accelerate your career trajectory.

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Learn more about The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
Size
45,100 employees
Market Cap
$115.8 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$9.4 billion
Founded
1869
5 Year Trend
+11.3%
Revenue
$53.4 billion
NASDAQ
GS
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