Validations - Lead Principal Auditor

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.

Details of the role and how it fits into the team

Join Deutsche Bank Global Internal Audit Team as a VP in the Validations team in Madrid. You will handle validations of complex Significant Findings across the team, for completion on time, on quality, and on budget. You will have oversight and provide guidance to other involved auditors including monitoring and acceptance of their documentation in order to present finalized and quality-assured results for sign-off.

Your key responsibilities

• You will lead by example and guide auditors in the processing of work packages. You act as a coach to further develop the experience and competence level of the whole team.
• You will assess complex finding validations by conducting walkthroughs, identify risks and controls, define test plan, and conclude on the test plan.
• Support the Audit Manager in coordinating (scheduling, staffing, monitoring timely execution) validations as part of the annual audit plan, in close cooperation with audit teams.
• You will communicate openly with stakeholders in the various locations, and partner with the audit teams responsible for auditing business processes and controls.
• You will proactively build and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, other parts of the business and respective support areas.  This also includes experience-based support in the further development of methodological approaches.

Your skills and experiences

• Relevant work experience, with professional/industry recognized qualifications; related qualifications would be beneficial.
• Significant and relevant in-depth knowledge of risks, controls and associated regulatory developments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues/data simply and clearly.
• Extensive audit experience within internal audit and / or the wider financial services industry.
• Ability to lead and coordinate several audit projects in parallel, including oversight over scope completion and quality of work.

Well-being & Benefits

• 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
• 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.