Job Title: Auditor, Sanctions & Embargoes - AVP

Location: Manila

Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President

Department: Group Audit

Overview

Group Audit (GA) function is a professional, business focused, proactive risk-based global audit team that operates with transparency, integrity, and independence. The function provides a systematic, disciplined approach to examine, evaluate and report objectively on the adequacy of both the design and operating effectiveness of the systems of internal control and the effectiveness of risk management and governance processes within the Bank’s business and infrastructure areas.

Being Deutsche Bank’s ‘third line of defense’ we have a high profile in the Bank acting as an independent and forward-looking challenger and adviser to Senior Management and are increasingly relied upon by the Regulators.

Our global connectivity provides a stimulating environment and the opportunity to collaborate, network and share knowledge with intelligent colleagues and specialists around the world. Our colleagues are known for their agile minds, looking beyond the obvious, and challenging the status-quo in an open-minded, collaborative way. We consistently invest in our people, offering genuine opportunities for development and advancement.

What we will 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, matching gift and volunteer programs.

Your key responsibilities

You will become an integral member of a diverse high-performing Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) audit team in APAC. The role reports to the Principal Audit Manager (PAM) for AFC APAC in Singapore, who in turn reports to the Chief Auditor for AFC based in New York.

The key responsibilities of an Auditor in the AFC APAC – Sanctions and Embargoes (S&E) team are as follows:

• Participating in S&E audits of a specific business/functional area/region, and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks within those business/functional areas.

• Draft audit findings under the supervision of the Lead Principal Auditor.

• Perform and conclude on finding validations.

• Provide holistic oversight of S&E audit coverage, including providing guidance, as a subject-matter-expert, to other audit teams on the S&E Independent Testing Program (risks and controls, and test plan).

• Proactively develop and maintains professional consultative working relationships within GA and with stakeholders inside and outside the Bank and respective support areas. An Auditor will use a range of approaches to collect relevant information to assess key risks, resolve major issues or carry out tasks, or as part of Audit Continuous Monitoring.

• Work in a co-operative manner with subject matter experts and other teams from across the function and outside the function to provide ‘front-to-back’ audit coverage.

• May occasionally participate in targeted reviews or ad-hoc projects.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline. Advanced Degree (e.g., Masters, Juris Doctor) and professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CAMS, CFE, etc.) preferred.

• A minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in Financial Crime department or Internal Audit function within the financial services industry, or from big-four Accounting Firms, with strong experience of leading/participating in audits and completing finding validations within a fast-paced business environment.

• Good knowledge of S&E regulatory requirements (e.g. OFAC), and a thorough understanding of the S&E risk and control environment within the financial services industry.

Skills That Will Help You Excel

• Demonstrated experience in proactively building meaningful relationships.

• Sound data analytics skills.

• Questioning mind and professional skepticism.

• Attention to detail and analytical mindset with an ability to multi-task and work against deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues/data simply and clearly.

Expectations
It is the Bank's expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the Manila office in accordance with the Bank's hybrid working model.

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.

About us and our teams

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