Auditor - Legal & Regulatory and Exam Management

IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading German bank seeks an Auditor for the Legal & Regulatory and Exam Management team in Birmingham. This role involves conducting audits, documenting processes, and evaluating controls. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical abilities, relevant qualifications, and experience in the banking industry. The bank offers a supportive environment, hybrid working arrangements, and competitive benefits.

Benefits

30 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits like Retail Discounts

Support for CSR initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in banking industry audits or understanding of risks and regulations.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and efficient under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational audit work, including risk assessments and business monitoring.
• Evaluate controls and document findings according to standards.
• Collaborate with teams for integrated audit approach.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., IIA, legal qualifications)

Job description

Job Title: Auditor - Legal & Regulatory and Exam Management

Location: Birmingham

Corporate Title: Associate

You will be part of the Group Audit Chief Administration Office (CAO) Legal & Regulatory and Exam Management team, reporting to the Principal Audit Manager (PAM) based in Frankfurt, Germany, with overall accountability to the Chief Audit (CA).

The CAO Legal and Regulatory and Exam Management team is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within Group Audit Deutsche Bank, covering Group Legal, Governance, Regulatory, Exam Management, and Control Testing & Assurance.

What we'll offer you

We are committed to creating a supportive environment focused on your development and wellbeing, enabling you to do your best work and enjoy your life both inside and outside work.

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and pension
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare
• Flexible benefits such as Retail Discounts, Bike4Work scheme, and Gym benefits
• Support for CSR initiatives and 2 days' volunteering leave annually

Your key responsibilities

• Conduct operational audit work, including risk assessments and business monitoring
• Document process flows, identify risks, and evaluate controls
• Perform audit fieldwork, testing controls for design and effectiveness, and document findings according to standards
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure an integrated audit approach
• Complete audit tasks within allocated budgets
• Maintain open communication with global audit colleagues and provide subject matter expertise as needed

Your skills and experience

• Project management and communication skills
• Self-motivated, innovative, efficient, and stakeholder-engaging under pressure
• Experience in banking industry audits or understanding of risks and regulations in 2LOD functions, especially Legal and regulatory interactions
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of banking risks, controls, and regulations
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., IIA, legal qualifications) are desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; German language skills are a plus

How we'll support you

• Training and development opportunities
• Coaching from team experts
• Culture of continuous learning
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs
• Inclusive environment with reasonable adjustments for disabilities

About us and our teams

Deutsche Bank is a leading German bank with a strong European presence and global reach. We value diversity, support high standards, and foster an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a harassment- and discrimination-free workplace.

Learn more about our culture and initiatives at Inside Deutsche Bank.