Job Title: Senior Principal Auditor

Corporate Title: Vice President

Location: Manila

Overview

As a global function of approximately 850 team members, Group Audit (GA) is the bank's 'Third Line of  Defence' 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 Senior 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.

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

• As the Senior Principal Auditor you would in a co-operative manner with subject matter experts and other teams from across the function and outside the function to provide ‘front-to-back’ audit coverage and actively contribute to the delivery of team plans in support of the functional and business strategies, working under limited supervision.

• They may occasionally participate in ad-hoc projects and special investigations

• The Auditor must typically proactively develop and maintain professional consultative working relationships with clients and respective support areas and will use a range of approaches to collect relevant and readily available information to assess risk, resolve issues or carry out tasks. 

• Communicate openly with Group Audit management and internal stakeholders, keeping all informed of potential issues and escalating problems/delays accordingly.

• You would guide a team of auditors in Manila providing support and guidance on delivery of the audit plan coaching and assisting in developing them to their full potential.

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.

• Audit/business knowledge and experience and an understanding of the risks and regulatory requirements with a focus on Investment Bank and also Corporate Bank activities and controls but also looking at variously Wealth Management, Operations, Risk, Legal & Compliance, Finance and Information Technology.

• Familiarity with operational requirements of a global bank.

• Sound understanding of global banking control environment and compliance issues in the banking/finance industry.

• Solid communication skills, communicating with clarity, both orally and in writing, in a logical order and structured approach. Fluent in English (written and verbal) and local languages if necessary.

• Solid relationship management, analytical, problem solving, communication, influencing, planning and presentation skills.

• Good knowledge of auditing standards and concepts.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.

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

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Deutsche Bank & Diversity

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