Principal Technology Auditor - IT Applications and Processes

NACBA; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Technology Principal Auditor to evaluate compliance controls within the organization. This role requires a blend of extensive IT auditing experience and formal qualifications, focusing on maintaining high internal control effectiveness. The successful individual will lead audits, build relationships, and support continuous improvement, contributing to the organization's integrity and operational excellence.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Model

Competitive salary and non-contributory pension

30 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits including Gym benefits

Opportunity for volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience of IT auditing.
• Experience of audits of IT general controls is essential.
• Ability to identify and evaluate risks within the control environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal controls relating to Technology supporting Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime.
• Undertake audit assignments and validate closure of findings.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Education

University degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Professional certification (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CCSP)

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Technology Principal Auditor (Compliance, Anti-Financial Crime, Central Functions)

Location: Birmingham, UK

Corporate Title: Vice President

The Principal Auditor leads or works independently on audits of a specific business/functional area/region and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks within those business areas.

You will proactively develop and maintain professional consultative working relationships within your function and with stakeholders inside and outside the bank and respective support areas. You will use a range of approaches to collect relevant information to assess key risks, resolve major issues, or carry out tasks.

What we'll offer you

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a Hybrid Working Model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a 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 adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to Technology supporting Compliance, Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), Legal, Human Resources (HR), and Records Management/Archiving areas in accordance with Group Audit methodology and the established risk assessment framework.
• Undertake audit assignments, plan audits, attend meetings with internal stakeholders as required, draft audit issues, and share for review by audit management. Conduct tracking of audit findings and validate closure of audit findings.
• Participate in meetings with business auditors and provide input for business-led ('front to back') audits.
• Develop and maintain broad regulatory knowledge & experience. Stay abreast of business/industry changes and their effect on the team's audit plan, methodology, and risk assessments.
• Proactively develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, the business, and support areas. Work in an integrated manner with team members both locally and globally.

Your skills and experience

• University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline and professional certification (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CCSP, ITIL, COBIT, CIA, CFE, CPA, etc.) preferred.
• Significant, demonstrable experience of IT auditing, including audits of automated business controls and new systems implementation. Experience of audits of IT general controls is essential.
• Ability to identify and evaluate risks within the control environment. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within Group Audit and with Stakeholders.

How we'll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career.
• Flexible working to assist you in balancing personal priorities.
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
• We value diversity and make reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities, such as assistive equipment if required (e.g., screen readers, 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 and named in their Top 100 Employers for 2023 for our support of LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive, and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting various 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 high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people of all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs, and generations, and are committed to providing a harassment- and discrimination-free environment.

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