Principal Audit Analyst- Group Audit Middle East & Africa (f/m/x) [Job Profile: Principal Audit[...]

Job Description:

Details of the role and how it fits into the team

Group Audit (GA) 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 700 staff, our global connectivity provides a stimulating environment and the opportunity to collaborate, network and share knowledge with colleagues and specialists around the world.

GA is searching for Principal Audit Analyst, based in Berlin, being part of GA Middle East & Africa (MEA) Team. GA MEA Team conducts audits and reviews in various businesses (Corporate Bank, Investment Bank and Private Bank) and functional areas across the region.

The Principal Audit Analyst works on supervised audit activities and undertakes audit work of a specific business/functional area in accordance with the audit methodology and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. This role might, at times, require limited travel within the Middle East & Africa.

At every level, Agile mind-set is nurtured and rewarded with opportunities to excel.

Your key responsibilities

Reporting to the Group Audit Country Head & Principal Audit Manager for Middle East & Africa (MEA), the Berlin based Principal Audit Analyst supports on audits of various businesses, functional areas and countries. The key responsibilities are summarised below:

1. Supports the audit team and executes audit work in line with the agreed audit approach e.g. documenting process flows, identification of key risks, testing of key controls to conclude whether they are designed and operating effectively and documenting work in accordance with divisional standards.
2. Builds knowledge of the audit methodology to deliver high quality audit working papers.
3. Proactively develops and maintains professional and constructive working relationships with subject matter experts and other teams from across the function and occasionally with other stakeholders.
4. Supports the audit team in findings closure validation work and in preparation of risk profiles for selected countries.

Your skills and experiences

1. Bachelor or master's in business, economics, finance, law or comparable (e.g. auditor certification, business law).
2. Strong English communication skills both oral and written with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within Group Audit and with stakeholders.
3. Strong analytical skills and understanding of the banking risk and control environment, and knowledge or interest in Corporate, Investment or Private Banking.
4. At least two years of experience in the delivery of audit related assignments or second level control activities preferably in complex financial services environments.
5. Confidence, drive, and enthusiasm coupled with a positive attitude and a delivery focus under pressure.
6. Excellent team working capabilities and an ability to build strong team relationships.
7. A willingness to accept responsibility and ability to effectively deliver on commitments within budget, to ensure timely and efficient completion of audit projects.

This job is available in full and part-time.

Posting time: 19.02.2024 - 04.03.2024, until further notice

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