Auditor - Legal & Regulatory and Exam Management

Financial Women’s Association; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization seeks an Auditor for the Legal & Regulatory and Exam Management team in Birmingham. The role involves conducting operational audits, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, a competitive salary, and a range of benefits including generous holiday entitlements and support for personal development.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary and non-contributory pension

30 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits including Retail Discounts

Support for CSR initiatives and volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Relevant banking industry audit experience or understanding of risks and regulatory requirements in 2LOD functions.
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of risks, controls, and regulations in banking.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute operational audit work and contribute to audit delivery, including risk assessments.
• Document process activity flows, identify risks, and evaluate controls.
• Perform audit fieldwork and testing controls as per Group Audit standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Professional qualifications in internal audit (e.g., IIA)

Legal qualifications

Job description

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 into the responsible Principal Audit Manager (PAM) based in Frankfurt / Germany, and reporting to the Chief Audit (CA) with global responsibility.

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

What we'll offer you

We are committed to providing an environment focused on your development and wellbeing, recognizing that a healthy, engaged, and supported workforce performs best and enjoys their work and life.

• Hybrid working arrangements (office and remote)
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• Flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Bike4Work scheme, and Gym benefits
• Support for CSR initiatives and 2 days' volunteering leave annually

Your key responsibilities

• Execute operational audit work and contribute to audit delivery, including risk assessments and business monitoring
• Document process activity flows, identify risks, and evaluate controls to mitigate risks
• Perform audit fieldwork, testing controls, and documenting work per Group Audit standards
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure an integrated approach
• Complete audit work within designated budgets
• Maintain open communication with global Audit Team members and provide subject matter expertise as needed

Your skills and experience

• Project management and communication skills
• Self-motivated, innovative, efficient, and stakeholder engagement skills under pressure
• Relevant banking industry audit experience or understanding of risks and regulatory requirements in 2LOD functions, especially Legal and regulatory interactions
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of risks, controls, and regulations in banking
• Professional qualifications in internal audit (e.g., IIA) and 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 and expert support
• 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 network. We value diversity, support high standards, and foster an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to a harassment-free workplace.

Visit Inside Deutsche Bank to learn more about our culture, diversity, leadership, and initiatives.