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Job Description: Job Title: Technology Principal Auditor (Compliance, Anti-Financial Crime, Central Functions) Location: Birmingham, UK Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President The Principal Auditor leads or works independently on audits of a specific business/functional area/region and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks within those business areas. You will proactively develop and maintain professional consultative working relationships within their own function and with stakeholders inside and outside the bank and respective support areas. You will use a range of approaches to collect relevant information to assess key risks, resolve major issues or carry out tasks. What we'll 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. You can expect: Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a Hybrid Working Model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them Competitive salary and non-contributory pension 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits The opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme 2 days' volunteering leave per year Your key responsibilities Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to Technology supporting - Compliance, Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), Legal, Human Resources (HR) and Records Management/Archiving areas in accordance with Group Audit methodology and the established risk assessment framework Undertake audit assignments, plan audits, attends meetings with internal stakeholders as and when required, draft audit issues and share for review by audit management, conduct tracking of audit findings and validate closure of audit findings Participate in meetings with business auditors and provide input for business led ('front to back') audits Develop and maintain broad regulatory knowledge & experience. Stay abreast of business/industry changes and their effect on the team's audit plan, audit methodology and risk assessments Pro-actively develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, the business and respective support areas. Work in an integrated manner with fellow team members both locally and globally Your skills and experience University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline and professional certification (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CCSP, ITIL, COBIT, CIA, CFE, CPA, etc.) preferred The candidate should have significant, demonstrable experience of IT auditing (e.g. audits of automated business controls and of the implementation of new systems). Experience of audits of IT general controls is a pre-requisite Ability to identify and evaluate risks within the control environment. Sound judgment on the impact of issues raise, as well as strong analytical, communication and project management skills Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within Group Audit and with Stakeholders How we'll support you Training and development to help you excel in your career Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities A culture of continuous learning to aid progression We value diversity and as an equal opportunities' employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards) About us Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do. Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Silver Award from Stonewall for two years running and named in their Top 100 Employers for 2023 for our work supporting LGBTQ inclusion. Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer. We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Visit Inside Deutsche Bank to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more besides.
Job Description: Job Title Information Technology (IT) Auditor - Investment Banking Location Birmingham Corporate Title Assistant Vice President The Group Audit (GA) function takes a proactive, risk-based and independent approach to assist the Bank's business and infrastructure functions to identify key control weaknesses. You will be joining the global GA Investment Banking Application & Innovation Technology team reporting into the Principal Audit Manager responsible for covering the Bank's Technology and Information Security risks and controls across Investment Banking and the Bank's Innovation activities covering emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and cloud computing. What we'll 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. Hybrid Working We understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a Hybrid Working Model that enables employees to reach a working pattern that works for them. Eligible employees have the opportunity to work from the office and remotely from home (subject to the role's eligibility). You can expect: Competitive salary and non-contributory pension 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits The opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme 2 days' volunteering leave per year Your key responsibilities Evaluate the effectiveness of internal IT controls supporting Innovation and Investment Banking areas including Fixed Income & Currencies, Electronic Trading, Origination and Advisory in accordance with GA methodology and the established risk assessment framework Conduct technology assessments, continuous monitoring and complete all work assignments on a timely basis - including planned audits, finding validations, and ad-hoc projects Prepare, coordinate and execute audit assignments, attend meetings with internal stakeholders, draft exceptions and audit findings for review by the audit lead and audit management, facilitate tracking and closure validation of findings Stay abreast of business/industry changes and their effect on the team's audit plan, GA methodology and risk assessments Pro-actively develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, the business and respective support areas. Contribute to departmental projects and initiatives Your skills and experience Experience in auditing or practical working experience in software development, application lifecycle, vendor management and cyber security including IT general and automated application controls Ability to multi-task assignments, prioritize workloads with minimal supervision and work well within teams, building strong relationships Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate control deficiencies and related risks Firm commitment to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards - and the ability to stand your ground when challenged Undergraduate or equivalent degree in information technology, computer science or a related discipline; and relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CCAK, CCSP, ITIL, COBIT) preferred Interest in coding, cyber security, data analytics, as well as emerging technologies relating to artificial intelligence, cloud and robotics is an advantage How we'll support you GA's dedicated in-house Staff Development team will provide you with an understanding of GA's methodology, as well as basic product knowledge and associated risk and control matters We value diversity and as an equal opportunities' employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g., screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards) About us and our teams Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer. We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Visit Inside Deutsche Bank to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more besides.
Job Title: Bilingual Auditor / Accountant - Contract Compliance/Royalty Auditing - Top 25 Firm(Hybrid) Monday to Friday - Flexible hours Travel required but not every week Salary: From £50,000 Benefits (Negotiable depending on experience) We have an exciting role for experienced auditors, where you will be able to succeed professionally in a global company while keeping a great work-life balance! Auditing experience is essential, but no licensing experience is required. If you are an experienced auditor ready for your next career move, then this is the right position for you! If you are looking for an auditor team management position, also apply! We may have the right role for you at this same company. If you speak any european language this is a great plus! The Firm: Our client is a top 25 UK chartered accountancy firm, supplying a range of services including but not limited to Audit, Corporate and Personal Tax, Corporate Finance and Forensic Accounting. They operate from their exciting office in Central London, where they have an incredible client base, including some of the largest companies in the world and highly successful individuals, who provide them with diverse and challenging work. Secondly, they have extremely talented people providing services to these clients, continuously striving to expand what they do and improve the way they do it. The two main services provided to these clients are Royalty Auditing and Contract Compliance, always utilizing advanced forensic accounting techniques and approaches. Their main competition is from the Big 4 Accountancy firms, who cannot match their depth of experience and expertise across the sectors in which they operate (including TV, Film, Pharma, Automotive, Sport, Brand Extension and Gaming). Operating effectively as a boutique practice, they can move flexibly and swiftly to meet their client's requirements. They have grown substantially over the last 10 years and continue to grow, which is why they are looking for a brilliant professional to join them. The Role: The role will involve carrying out a portfolio of Contract Compliance Audits and Royalty Audits across a variety of industries, helping maximise the benefits gained from the relationships our clients have with their business partners, Licensees and Suppliers. Auditing experience is essential, but no licensing experience is required. Speaking a second language would be an amazing plus (Spanish/ Italian/ French/German/ Chinese/ Japanese others) A typical engagement will involve you: Understanding the nature of the relationship between the client organisation and its partners; Performing risk assessments of contract documentation; Undertaking detailed and comprehensive data analysis which allows us to quantify the financial and operational compliance with the contract; Performing on-site fieldwork and audit testing, and acting in a robust manner, with integrity to identify the facts, agreeing findings with third parties and communicating important issues in a clear, succinct manner; Supporting the client and potentially the third party through discussions with relevant stakeholders; Writing reports detailing the financial and operational issues highlighted during our work; Providing timely and useful feedback that can enhance future relationships and activities, both at our clients and the third parties they interact with. Working with them involves a mixture of working in the office, client sites and visiting third parties' premises, which provides variety and a well-rounded mix of work environments. The role may involve travel across the world, including Europe and the USA, and possibly the Far East and Central and South America. The Candidate: The candidate needs to be a certified accountant, whether that is ACA, ACCA or similar. The candidate needs to possess the skills to deal directly with both clients representing large multi-national conglomerates and the Suppliers and Licensees being audited. In particular, the candidate will have the ability and skills to obtain the required data from these companies to perform the work. The candidate must be self-motivated and well organised, as much work will be carried out unsupervised, and there may be numerous live audits at a time - therefore they must be good at multi-tasking and working under deadline pressure. The candidate must be driven to identify audit findings and perform their work to high standards, always looking to improve their techniques and skillsets. Strong MS Excel skills and the ability to analyse and manipulate vast quantities of data are key. The successful candidate will receive high quality on the job training from highly skillful expert auditors. Support is always available and enthusiastically given from the large, experienced team and collaboration is actively encouraged in numerous ways to ensure that new team members progress at a rapid rate. Some of the Benefits: Salary: Super Competitive Performance bonuses- Hybrid working policy - With flexible core hours system in place Group Life Cover 22 days holiday on commencement Buying and Selling Holiday Scheme PHI (Permanent Health Insurance) Contributory Private Health Scheme Non-Contributory Health Cash Plan Season Ticket Loan (after qualifying period) Discounted Gym Membership Pension Scheme Cycle voucher scheme - and more