Information Technology (IT) Auditor - Corporate and Investment Bank Operations Technology

Deutsche Bank; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in Birmingham is seeking an IT Auditor to join their Corporate and Investment Bank Operations Technology team. You'll evaluate internal IT controls and maintain stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate has experience in auditing, strong analytical skills, and relevant certifications. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and extensive benefits including healthcare and a non-contributory pension.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits including Retail Discounts

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and communication skills to articulate control deficiencies.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal IT controls.
• Prepare and execute audit assignments.
• Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in auditing

Software development experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in information technology or related discipline

Relevant professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, etc.)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Information Technology (IT) Auditor - Corporate and Investment Bank Operations Technology

Location: Birmingham

Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President

The Group Audit (GA) function takes a proactive, risk‑based and independent approach to assist the Bank’s business and infrastructure functions to identify key control weaknesses. You will be joining the global GA Corporate and Investment Banking Operations Technology Application Audit team reporting into the Principal Audit Manager responsible for covering the Bank’s Technology and Information Security risks and controls across Corporate and Investment Banking Operations Technology including cash and securities settlements, Trader surveillance, regulatory reporting, party and non‑party data, margin, loan and tax operations, client assets, reconciliations – intersystem and Nostro and attestations (CHAPS and FPS).

What we’ll 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 centre.

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working – we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them.
• Competitive salary and non‑contributory pension.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family.
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits.
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year.

Your key responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal IT controls supporting Corporate and Investment Bank Operations Technology in accordance with GA methodology and the established risk assessment framework. Conduct technology assessments, continuous monitoring and complete all work assignments on a timely basis – including planned audits, finding validations, and ad‑hoc projects.
• Prepare, coordinate and execute audit assignments, attend meetings with internal stakeholders, draft exceptions and audit findings for review by the audit lead and audit management, facilitate tracking and closure validation of findings.
• Stay abreast of business/industry changes and their effect on the team's audit plan, GA methodology and risk assessments.
• Pro‑actively develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, the business and respective support areas. Contribute to departmental projects and initiatives.

Your skills and experience

• Experience in auditing or practical working experience in software development, application lifecycle, vendor management and cyber security including IT general and automated application controls.
• Ability to multi‑task assignments, prioritise workloads with minimal supervision and work well within teams, building strong relationships.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate control deficiencies and related risks.
• Firm commitment to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards – and the ability to stand your ground when challenged.
• Undergraduate or equivalent degree in information technology, computer science or a related discipline; and relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CCAK, CCSP, ITIL, COBIT) or equivalent experience preferred.
• Interest in coding, cyber security, data analytics, as well as emerging technologies relating to artificial intelligence, cloud and robotics is an advantage.

How we’ll support you

• Coaching and support from experts in your team.
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
• We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards).

Please note the expected salary for some roles may be below the minimum level requirements to support candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK. Should you already have a Skilled Worker visa and are identified for a role, we can discuss and support you with the process.

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 for six consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge at [e-mail] to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively, you can share your phone number, and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.

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.

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

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