Validations - Lead Principal Auditor

Deutsche Bank; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Deutsche Bank is seeking a Vice President for its Global Internal Audit Team in Madrid. In this role, you will lead validations of significant audit findings, guide a team of auditors, and enhance the quality of the audit processes. A collaborative environment is fostered, promoting professional relationships and empowerment to excel.

Formación

• Significant experience in internal auditing or financial services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple audit projects simultaneously.

Responsabilidades

• Guide auditors and oversee the quality of work packages.
• Conduct findings validations and define test plans.
• Coordinate validations and monitor timely execution of the audit plan.

Conocimientos

Communication

Leadership

Risk Management

Auditing

Educación

Relevant professional or industry-recognized qualifications

Descripción del empleo

As a global function of approximately 850 team members, Group Audit (GA) is the bank's 'Third Line of Defence', acting as an independent and forward-looking challenger and adviser to Senior Management. We are also strongly relied upon by local regulators. We closely partner and collaborate with all Group business and infrastructure areas, including the Investment Bank, Corporate Bank, and International Private Bank, as well as Technology, Anti-Financial Crime, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Operations functions.

A diverse and inclusive culture is at the core of our team dynamic, with strong corporate and ethical governance as a guiding philosophy. New joiners are supported through a structured and comprehensive career programme.

Details of the role and how it fits into the team

Join Deutsche Bank's Global Internal Audit Team as a VP in the Validations team in Madrid. You will handle validations of complex Significant Findings across the team, ensuring completion on time, with quality, and within budget. You will oversee and guide other auditors involved, including monitoring and approving their documentation to present finalized and quality-assured results for sign-off.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead by example and guide auditors in processing work packages. Act as a coach to develop the team's experience and competence.
• Assess complex finding validations by conducting walkthroughs, identifying risks and controls, defining test plans, and concluding on their adequacy.
• Support the Audit Manager in coordinating validations as part of the annual audit plan, including scheduling, staffing, and monitoring timely execution, in close cooperation with audit teams.
• Communicate openly with stakeholders across locations and collaborate with teams responsible for auditing business processes and controls.
• Proactively build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, other parts of the business, and support areas. Contribute to the development of methodological approaches based on experience.

Your skills and experiences

• Relevant work experience with professional or industry-recognized qualifications; related qualifications are a plus.
• Deep knowledge of risks, controls, and regulatory developments relevant to the role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex issues clearly and simply.
• Extensive audit experience within internal audit or the broader financial services industry.
• Ability to manage multiple audit projects simultaneously, overseeing scope, completion, and quality of work.

We strive for an environment where everyone is empowered to excel daily. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative, and working collaboratively.

We celebrate and share the successes of our people. Together, we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all individuals and promote a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment.