Principal Auditor - IT Infrastructure

Deutsche Bank; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title Principal Auditor - IT Infrastructure

Location Birmingham

Corporate Title Assistant Vice President

The Group Audit (GA) function comprises of 700 staff who take a proactive, risk based and independent approach to assist the Bank's business and infrastructure functions.

You will be a member of the global Group Audit (GA) Cyber & Infrastructure Technology team reporting into one of the accountable Principal Audit Managers. You will join the teams responsible for auditing technology risk for the IT infrastructure Operations Management function of Deutsche Bank, including the usage of emerging platform technologies such as cloud computing. You will lead or participate in audits in accordance with the audit methodology, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks within those business areas.

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.

Hybrid Working

We understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a Hybrid Working Model that enables employees to reach a working pattern that works for them. Eligible employees have the opportunity to work from the office and remotely from home (subject to the role's eligibility).

You can expect:

• 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

Your key responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls relating to cyber security and infrastructure in accordance with Group Audit methodology and the established risk assessment framework
• Conduct Technology assessments and 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 as and when required, draft exceptions and audit findings for review and facilitate tracking and closure validation of findings
• Develop and maintain broad regulatory knowledge and experience. Stay abreast of business/industry changes and their effect on the team's audit plan, audit methodology and risk assessments
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues including coaching of junior team members (dependent on seniority of applicant), the business and respective support areas

Your skills and experience

• Experience in auditing or practical working experience in software development and application management lifecycle, security and vendor processes including IT general and automated application controls
• Experience in auditing ITIL processes and other Infrastructure topics including Cloud Computing and Cyber Security controls
• Ability to multi-task assignments, prioritise workloads with minimal supervision and work well within local and distributed teams
• Team working capabilities and the ability to build strong business and team relationships
• Analytical and communication skills together 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 - are key to succeeding in this role

How we'll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• GA's dedicated in-house Staff Development team will provide you with an understanding of GA's methodology, as well as basic product knowledge and associated risk and control matters

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)

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 a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Silver Award from Stonewall for two years running and named in their Top 100 Employers for 2023 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.

We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

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