Auditor

Role Description

• The Group Audit (GA) function is a professional, business focused, proactive risk-based global audit team that operates with transparency, integrity and independence, and assists the Bank's business and infrastructure areas to identify key control weaknesses. Focused on identifying potential risk exposure, the function offers vital insights into the adequacy of the design and the operating effectiveness of systems of internal control. A global function operating from four hub locations (London, New York, Frankfurt and Singapore) and 30 other locations globally, Group Audit is increasingly relied upon by banking regulators to provide independent, consistent and objective assurance.
• As an Associate in the global Corporate Bank Operations Payments (CB-Payments) team you will work with management and staff within Group Audit based in US, Germany, UK and India and as part of the wider global Corporate Bank team to deliver audits performed regionally and globally. You will become an integral member of a diverse high-performance CB Payments team, providing Subject Matter Expert support on the Payments and related topics for other audit team, specifically on related operational risk, processes and controls as part of the holistic 'front to back' audit review process.
• The CB Payments team primarily is responsible for review of the Cash Operations utility functions supporting the Corporate Banking Cash Management Business and payments controls that are transversal to multiple Business lines across the Bank. Additionally, the team is responsible for global payment related process covering Messaging and regional US Funding Utility, which support processes across all DB business lines, including Investment Bank, Corporate Bank and International Private Bank.
• This role reports into the Principal Audit Manager (PAM) based in the New York office responsible for specific Payments Utility coverage as well as the tracking of GA coverage of the Payments risk globally. The PAM in turn report to the Global Chief Auditor (CA) for CB, further reporting into a Head of Audit (HOA) who has direct reporting into the Global Head of Group Audit (GHGA).

What We Offer You

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration.
• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days.
• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement .
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits.
• Educational resources for skills upgrade and continuous learning, matching gift and volunteer programs.
• An environment that encourages networking and collaboration across functions and businesses.
• Coaching and support from experts within the team.

Your key responsibilities

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to CB Payments managed audits in accordance with Group Audit methodology and the established risk assessment framework.
• Conduct walkthrough meetings, document process flows, identify risks, assess controls and perform audit testing within the audit application; track and validate closure of internal audit issues and regulatory observations within the application.
• Complete all work assignments on a timely basis, including activity assigned on planned audits, continuous monitoring, finding validation, ad hoc projects and special investigations.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, the business and other Infrastructure support areas as well as work in an integrated manner with fellow team members both locally and globally.
• Develop and maintain broad regulatory knowledge and experience. Stay abreast of developments within the bank and its strategy, business/industry changes and their effect on the team's audit plan, audit methodology and risk assessments.

Your skills and experience

• Preferably educated to degree level with relevant work experience, in particular with a focus in internal or external audit, controls or a related discipline. Completed or ongoing studies towards attaining a professional certification (e.g., ACA, CPA, CIA, CFE, ACAMS etc.) is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• An ability and willingness to work in a high-pressure environment and deliver under tight deadlines and defined budgets to agreed targets.
• A firm commitment to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards, driving integrated working practices.
• Innovative mindset and ability to develop ideas which can be implemented with a positive impact for the Bank, Group Audit or the CB Payments team overall.
• Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and a high level of analytical skills
• Excellent team player who displays a willingness to work across and within the immediate team to deliver audits in a timely manner and at the highest quality.

How we'll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career.
• Coaching and support from experts in your team.
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.