Internal Audit Associate - Blockchain & Digital Assets (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking an Internal Audit Associate - Blockchain & Digital Assets (Remote) to join our dynamic team at Goldman Sachs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape, where you will gain insights into the firm’s operations and control processes while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

What You'll Do

• Participate in stakeholder walkthroughs to perform control design assessments and testing, assisting in the documentation and presentation of results to Internal Audit senior management and business stakeholders.
• Continuously enhance your understanding of Digital Assets, including related business activities, relevant global regulations, and underlying infrastructure (e.g., distributed ledger technology), with guidance from senior team members.
• Support audit colleagues covering traditional finance-related areas by providing insights and assisting in the assessment of Digital Asset-related activities focusing on potential risks, mitigating controls, and potential findings from audit engagements.
• Contribute to the development of the Internal Audit Digital Assets coverage strategy.
• Contribute to the preparation of commercially effective and practical audit conclusions and findings, and assist in their presentation to Internal Audit senior management and business stakeholders.
• Under guidance, follow up on open audit issues and track their resolution.

Requirements

• 3 - 6 years of experience in risk, compliance, audit, technology, or a related function, with significant direct experience in blockchain technology and digital assets.
• Foundational understanding of blockchain technology and architecture as it relates to financial services.
• Hands-on experience on the business side of blockchain such as product design, trading and derivatives, and other financial applications is a plus.
• Familiarity with software development concepts and system architecture principles, including a basic understanding of databases, operating systems, and messaging concepts.
• Exposure to or the ability to review code in languages commonly used in blockchain development and smart contracts (e.g., Solidity, DAML, Python, Go, Rust, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to articulate risks and identify potential failure points in blockchain products and system architecture.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority and blockchain expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related quantitative discipline.

Nice to Have

• Experience in auditing digital assets or blockchain-related projects.
• Certifications in risk management or auditing (e.g., CISA, CRISC).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing digital assets.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work remotely and participate in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Engagement with a diverse team of professionals from various backgrounds.
• Chance to contribute to the development of the Internal Audit Digital Assets team from the ground up.