Onsite
Job Title Senior Principal Auditor - Data
Location London
Corporate Title Vice President
You will join Deutsche Bank’s global Group Audit Data team, collaborating with stakeholders across business and infrastructure functions to strengthen trust in how data is governed and managed. You will support audits covering data management and records management, including governance, data quality and control frameworks. Working in a supportive and inclusive environment, you will help teams understand data risks, share practical insights, and contribute to continuous improvement across the bank.
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 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 effectiveness of controls across data management and records management using the Group Audit methodology
Complete data capability assessments, continuous monitoring and planned audits
Prepare and coordinate audit assignments and stakeholder engagements
Draft and track audit findings through to closure validation
Collaborate with stakeholders across governance, data quality and data lifecycle processes
Support reporting and tracking of data and records risks
Your skills and experience
Proven experience in Internal Audit, Data Risk, Data Management or Technology Risk, ideally within Financial Services
Strong track record leading or delivering audit engagements or independent reviews, including scoping, fieldwork and reporting
Demonstrable experience assessing Data Management and/or Records Management frameworks, including data quality, lineage, governance and operating models
Solid understanding of end-to-end Data Management frameworks and ability to assess the design and effectiveness of controls across complex data flows
Experience working across first- and second-line functions, with confidence to challenge control environments, data strategy and governance frameworks
Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and translating complex technical topics into clear, actionable insights
Requirements
Strong track record of independently delivering audits and taking accountability for outcomes
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple audits or workstreams in parallel
Experience delivering projects or programmes with a structured and disciplined approach
Exposure to Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and management reporting within a data or risk context
High level of professional judgement, resilience and independence, with the ability to challenge constructively
Strong written communication skills, including producing clear, executive-ready outputs; professional certifications and experience with data tools, analytics or emerging technologies (e.g. AI/Big Data) are advantageous
How we’ll support you
Training and development to help you excel in your career
Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
Coaching and support from experts in your team
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 be named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality and has been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers.
If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on adjustmentsconcierge@db.com to discuss.
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.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
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