DBMN - Principal Auditor, Validations - AVP

Deutsche Bank AG; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Community engagement groups

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG in Manila seeks a Principal Auditor (Assistant Vice President) to support validation activities within Group Audit. You will assess findings, develop test plans, and communicate risks to senior management while collaborating across the bank’s functions.

The role emphasizes strong regulatory knowledge, proactive team leadership, and the ability to use AI tools to improve audit efficiency while maintaining ethical data use. Join a global bank with a track record of growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline is required.
• Advanced degree and professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CAMS, CFE) preferred.
• Experience in audit within financial services and leading audits or validations.

Responsibilities

• Validate findings by working with PAM on the validation book of work.
• Assess findings, define test plans, and conclude on materiality.
• Escalate risks to senior management via formal reports and meetings.
• Build relationships to enhance department performance and stakeholder support.
• Report status to PAM and escalate delays or coverage gaps.

Skills

Auditing experience

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Relationship building

Proactive teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Advanced degree and professional certification (CPA/CIA/CAMS/CFE)

Job description

Job Description: Job Title: Principal Auditor Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President Location: Manila

Overview As a global function of approximately 850 team members, Group Audit (GA) is the bank's 'Third Line of Defense' acting as an independent and forward‑looking challenger and adviser to Senior Management. We are also strongly relied upon by local regulators. We closely partner and collaborate with all Group business and infrastructure areas. This includes the Investment Bank, Corporate Bank and International Private Bank businesses, and Technology, Anti‑Financial Crime, Compliance, Risk, Finance and Operations infrastructure functions. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the core of our team dynamic, with strong corporate and ethical governance as a driving philosophy. New joiners are supported with a structured and comprehensive career programme.

What We Offer You:

• We offer competitive health and wellness benefits, empowering you to value life in and out of the office
• Active engagement with the local community through Deutsche Bank’s specialized employee groups
• An environment that encourages networking and collaboration across functions and businesses

Your Key Responsibilities:

The Principal Auditor is responsible for working with the Validations Principal Audit Manager (PAM) on the Validation book of work. The core responsibilities of the role are:

Assess finding validations by conducting walkthroughs, identify risks and controls, define test plan, and conclude on the test plan. Be able to assess exceptions materiality and conclude. Keep abreast of regulatory and audit related developments in the industry and ensure effective communication to enhance regulatory knowledge throughout the wider GA team. Act as a role model by being proactive and support the team and broader department. Escalate key emerging risks to senior management through the appropriate forums – such as ad hoc communications, monthly/quarterly control reports, and management meetings. Build strategic relationships internally and externally to enhance the department’s performance and maximize stakeholder support for the department. Support the PAM by regularly reporting on the status of the validation coverage and timely escalating any delays or coverage gaps, if required.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Advanced Degree (e.g., Masters, Juris Doctor) and professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CAMS, CFE, etc.) preferred.
• In depth experience of working in an audit function within the financial services industry, with strong experience of leading audits or finding validations within a fast‑paced business environment.
• Good knowledge of regulatory requirements, and a thorough understanding of the risk and control environment within the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated experience in proactively building meaningful relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues/data simply and clearly.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

How We’ll Support You:

Training and development to help you excel in your career, including from a dedicated in‑house audit training team; Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities; Coaching and support from experts in your team and mentoring from across the department; A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.

About us and our teams:

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network.

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.

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

For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities.

Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management (DWS) division.

Together we can make a great impact for our clients at home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security.