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 an AVP in the Validations team in Madrid. You will handle validations of Significant Findings across the team, for completion on time, on quality, and on budget. You will assess finding validations by conducting walkthroughs, identify risks and controls, define test plan, and conclude on the test plan.

Your key responsibilities

• You will escalate key emerging risks to senior management through the appropriate forums – such as ad hoc communications, monthly/quarterly control reports, and management meetings.
• You will build strategic relationships internally and externally to enhance the department’s performance and maximize stakeholder support for the department.
• You will Support the Principal Audit Manager by regularly reporting on the status of the validation coverage and timely escalate any delays or coverage gaps, if required
• You will keep abreast of regulatory and audit related developments in the industry and ensure effective communication to enhance regulatory knowledge throughout the wider GA team.
• You will act as a role model by being proactive and support the team and broader department.

Your skills and experiences

• Relevant work experience, with professional/industry recognized qualifications; related qualifications would be beneficial.
• In depth experience of working in an audit function within the financial services industry, with strong experience of leading audits or finding validations within a fast-paced business environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues/data simply and clearly.
• Good knowledge of regulatory requirements, and a thorough understanding of the risk and control environment within the financial services industry.

What we will offer you

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.