Auditor / Associate HR and Global Real Estate

Details of the role and how it fits into the team

Group Audit serves as Deutsche Bank's independent `Third Line of Defense`, proactively assisting the bank's business and infrastructure areas to identify control weaknesses. Comprising around 800 staff, our global connectivity provides a stimulating environment and the opportunity to collaborate, network and share knowledge with colleagues and specialists around the world.

The HR and GRE team is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Team within Group Audit Deutsche Bank. Our audit mandate covers DB´s Human Resources and Global Real Estate function. The team is based in Frankfurt, Bonn and Madrid and operates globally. As an Auditor, you will  participate in audits of these areas in accordance with the audit methodology, and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks within those business areas.

 

Responsibilities

Delivering day-to-day operational audit work and contributing to the delivery of audits (including risk assessment profiles and continuous monitoring) and finding validations:

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks involved in the relevant areas in accordance with Group Audit Methodology and the established risk assessment framework,
• Complete all assigned audit work (e.g. planning, fieldwork, finding validations) in line with agreed budgets and document in accordance with divisional standards. This includes agreeing exceptions noted with stakeholders and drafting of audit findings,
• Proactively develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues (locally and globally), stakeholders and respective support areas
• Supports ad-hoc projects including regulatory requests and/or other GA initiatives
  
   

Skills

• Knowledge of auditing standards and concepts. Direct experience as an auditor or control function, minimum four years,
• Understanding of risk management and control frameworks in a global banking control environment. Experience covering HR or Corporate Real Estate topics preferred,
• Sound analytical and communication skills, oral and written English, together with strong presentation and interactive skills,
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight. Able to learn complex concepts quickly and then convey the concepts and ideas on issues requiring interpretation and opinion,
• Independent in judgment and with unquestionable personal integrity and ethic. Able to challenge and be challenged whilst maintaining the highest levels of professionalism
  
   

Well-being & Benefits

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.

• Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health. Benefit from initiatives such as counseling and support in difficult life situations and a culture where you can openly speak about mental health.
• Physically thriving: We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, discount in gyms, annual medical check up's, standing desks, ...
• Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self confidence and well being. Benefits vary from different types of paid and unpaid leave, hybrid model of remote working (for some positions …)
• Financially secure: We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future. Benefit from meal allowance, pension contribution plans, banking services for employees, flex compensation program...

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.