Principal Auditor

Job Description:

Details of the role and how it fits into the team

Group Audit serves as Deutsche Bank’s independent ‘Third line of Defense’, proactively assisting the bank’s business and infrastructure areas to identify control weaknesses. Comprising around 700 staff, our global connectivity provides a stimulating environment and the opportunity to collaborate, network and share knowledge with colleagues and specialists around the world.

As a Principal Auditor in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Team, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing audits on strategic topics at Deutsche Bank. Together with colleagues from various audit areas, you will work on global audits with a focus on ERM. The Auditor will report into the ERM Principal Audit Manager (PAM) who reports directly into the Chief Auditor (CA) – Risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct audit assignments on enterprise risk management topics, including Risk Appetite, Recovery and Resolution, ICAAP, Strategic Risk, Stress Testing, and Climate & Environmental risks.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, draft audit findings and reports for management review, and facilitate issue tracking and closure validation.
• Collaborate with regional and global audit teams to ensure comprehensive coverage and an integrated approach to auditing the ERM process and its support functions.
• Execute audit fieldwork by identifying key risks and testing controls to ensure they are well-designed and effective, adhering to Group Audit standards.
• Maintain communication with GA management and stakeholders, keeping them informed of potential issues and escalating any problems or delays as necessary.

Skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively in virtual, global teams within a matrix organization, with a willingness to travel occasionally, and fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in business administration, economics, or science from an accredited institution, with foundational knowledge of auditing standards and concepts.
• Understanding of the banking environment, including risks and regulatory requirements, particularly in project management and enterprise risk.
• Relevant certifications such as CIA, ACAMS, PMP, or equivalent qualifications in audit, project management, process/quality management, FRM, CFA, or CESGA are advantageous.
• Proficient in advanced Office applications, with strong analytical, problem-solving, relationship management, and presentation skills.

Well-being & Benefits

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 centre.

• Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health. Benefit from initiatives such as counseling and support in difficult life situations and a culture where you can openly speak about mental health.
• Physically thriving: We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, discount in gyms, annual medical check up's, standing desks, ...
• Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self confidence and well being. Benefits vary from different types of paid and unpaid leave, hybrid model of remote working (for some positions …)
• Financially secure: We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future. Benefit from meal allowance, pension contribution plans, banking services for employees, flex compensation program...

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.