Technology Auditor - IT Applications and Processes

Deutsche Bank; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as a Technology Principal Auditor, where you will play a vital role in evaluating and enhancing internal controls related to compliance and anti-financial crime. This position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and on-site work while contributing to a supportive and inclusive culture. You will develop professional relationships across the organization, ensuring that audits are thorough and impactful. With a focus on continuous learning and development, this role is ideal for those looking to advance their career in IT auditing within a dynamic and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Model

Competitive Salary

30 Days Holiday

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Flexible Benefits

CSR Programme

Volunteering Leave

Qualifications

• University degree in IT or related discipline with professional certification preferred.
• Significant experience in IT auditing with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal controls related to Technology supporting Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime.
• Plan and undertake audit assignments, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

Skills

IT Auditing

Risk Evaluation

Communication Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

University degree in Information Technology

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

Tools

Audit Methodology

Risk Assessment Framework

Job description

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

Location: Birmingham, UK

Corporate Title: Assistant 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 own 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

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 Hybrid Working 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 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 and when 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, audit methodology and risk assessments
• Pro-actively develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, the business and respective support areas. Work in an integrated manner with fellow 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 (e.g. audits of automated business controls and of the implementation of new systems). Experience of audits of IT general controls is a pre-requisite
• Ability to identify and evaluate risks within the control environment. Sound judgment on the impact of issues raised, as well as 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 balance your personal priorities
• 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)

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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