Details of the Division and Team:
The Group Audit (GA) function comprises over 500 staff located in our four hub locations New York, London, Frankfurt, Singapore and 26 other countries across the globe.
The function is a professional, business focused, proactive risk-based global audit team that operates with transparency, integrity and independence, and assists the Bank’s business and infrastructure areas to identify key control weaknesses.
The GA team prides itself in ensuring the highest standard in professional delivery. The function provides a systematic, disciplined approach to examine, evaluate and report objectively on the adequacy of both the design and operating effectiveness of the systems of internal control and the effectiveness of risk management and governance processes.
Being Deutsche Bank’s ‘third line of defence’ we have a high profile in the Bank acting as an independent and forward looking challenger and adviser to Senior Management and are increasingly relied upon by the Regulators.
Our global connectivity provides a stimulating environment and the opportunity to collaborate, network and share knowledge with intelligent colleagues and specialists around the world. Our colleagues are known for their agile minds, looking beyond the obvious, and challenging the status-quo in an open[1]minded, collaborative way. We consistently invest in our people, offering genuine opportunities for development and advancement.
This role is within a team that provides audit coverage of the CRO function and forms part of a much larger global team (around ~50 FTE).
As a member of this audit team, you will be exposed to specialist functions such as Market Risk Management, Credit Risk Management, Non-Financial Risk Management and Enterprise Risk Management.
In addition to conducting audit work across these functions, the team also works closely with other audit teams to provide ‘joined up’ assurance, as well as to act in an advisory capacity on Credit Risk Management, Market Risk Management, Non-Financial Risk Management and Enterprise Risk Management related topics.
The Principal Auditor leads or works independently on audits of a specific business/functional area/region, and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks within those business areas.
They will proactively develop and maintains professional consultative working relationships within their own function and with stakeholders inside and outside the bank and respective support areas. They will use a range of approaches to collect relevant information to assess key risks, resolve major issues or carry out tasks.
The Principal Auditor works in a co-operative manner with subject matter experts and other teams from across the function and outside the function to provide ‘front-to-back’ audit coverage and actively contribute to the delivery of team plans in support of the functional and business strategies, working under limited supervision.
They may occasionally participate in ad-hoc projects and special investigations.
What we will offer you:
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.
You can expect:
- Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services
- Comprehensive leave benefits
- Gender Neutral Parental Leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- 25 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement
Your key responsibilities:
- Leading audits covering the CRO function, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to the underlying risks.
- Planning and executing audit fieldwork in line with the agreed audit approach e.g. documenting Activity Flows, identification of key risks, testing of key controls to determine whether they are properly designed and are operating effectively and documenting work in accordance with divisional standards.
- Drafting audit reports for review by audit management, writing and agreeing high quality findings, facilitating finding tracking and validating closure of findings (as required).
- Reviewing and providing expert opinions on action plans provided by stakeholders, helping them develop robust remediation plans.
- Acting as a competent partner and challenger to finding owners in the findings closure process.
- Performing business monitoring and risk assessments of the CRO function enabling the prioritization of audit delivery.
- Partnering with other divisional/teams during audit engagement to guarantee an integrated approach.
- Completing all assigned audit work in line with agreed budgets, including ad hoc projects and special investigations.
- Communicating openly with divisional management and internal stakeholders; keeping them informed of potential issues and escalate problems/delays accordingly.
- Presenting complex and sensitive messages (such as audit finding) comprehensively, professionally and reducing complex topics to simple statements.
- Proactively keeping abreast of pertinent industry, regulatory and business practices. Proactively developing and maintaining professional working relationships with colleagues across Group Audit and the CRO function.
- Taking ownership for own career management, seeking opportunities for continuous development of personal capability and improved performance contribution.
- Reinforcing an environment where people management and development is a key priority.
Your skills and experience:
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Risk Management in the financial services industry covering 2nd line Risk Management function such as Market Risk Management, Credit Risk Management, Non-Financial Risk Management or Enterprise Risk Management.
- Working experience in Direct internal or external audit experience in the Risk Function.
- Proven Experience and knowledge of banking activities, including capital market products and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Good working knowledge in technology integrated auditing.
- Working experience in Microsoft Excel, MS Access skills and Data Analytics skills such as Python, Tableau etc.
- Good written/verbal communication skills, communicating with clarity both orally and in writing in a logical and structured manner.
- Ability to build relationship and having analytical, problem solving, communication, influencing, planning and presentation skills.
- Able to work under pressure within tight deadlines , have a proactive approach, solutions and results oriented with good organisational skills.
- The ability to challenge and be challenged whilst maintaining the highest levels of professionalism , personal integrity and ethics.
- Ability to work in virtual, global teams in a matrix organization, transfer knowledge and develop capability of team members
Role is required to be performed on-site at One Raffles Quay office. Relevant vaccination requirements may apply.
How we’ll support you:
- Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
- Coaching and support from experts in your team
- A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
- A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
- Training and development to help you excel in your career
About us and our teams:
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