Principal Audit Analyst, GA MEA, Istanbul

Position Overview

Job Title : Principal Audit Analyst (PAA)

Corporate Title : Associate

Location : Istanbul, Turkiye

Overview [Business/Role Specific Description]

Group Audit (GA) serves as Deutsche Bank’s independent `Third Line of Defense`, proactively assisting the bank’s business and infrastructure areas to identify control weaknesses. Comprising around 700 staff, our global connectivity provides a stimulating environment and the opportunity to collaborate, network and share knowledge with colleagues and specialists around the world.

GA is searching for a Principal Audit Analyst (PAA), based in Istanbul, to be part of GA Middle East & Africa (MEA) Regional Team. GA MEA Team conducts audits and reviews in various businesses (Corporate Bank, Investment Bank and Private Bank) and functional areas across the region.

The PAA works independently on audit activities and undertakes audit work of a specific business / functional area in accordance with the audit methodology and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.

This role might, at times, require limited travel within the Middle East & Africa.

What We Offer You:

• Diversified audit assignments providing a broad insight into different parts of Deutsche Bank.
• Working in an open-minded international environment with diverse and intercultural teams.
• Work-life-balance, up to 60% work from home, flexible working hours.
• Ongoing training opportunities offered by Group Audit’s staff development team.
• Possibility to build a strong network within Group Audit and the bank by liaising via social events
• For additional benefits click on the link: https://careers.db.com/explore-the-bank/working-environment/benefits-wellbeing/

Please note that this may vary slightly from location to location.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Group Audit Country Head & Principal Audit Manager for Middle East & Africa (MEA), the Istanbul based PAA works on audits of various businesses, functional areas, and countries. The key responsibilities are summarised below:

• You work on audit assignments through supervised activities, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and support with drafting audit issues.
• The audit fieldwork is executed by you in line with the agreed audit approach, e.g. documenting Process Flows, identifying key risks and testing of key controls to determine whether these controls are properly designed and are operating effectively.
• In accordance with divisional standards, you document your work results within agreed budgets and timelines.
• You act as challenger to clients in the development of remediation plans and during the finding closure process.
• You proactively keep abreast of pertinent industry, regulatory and business practices, while developing and maintaining a professional network with colleagues, stakeholders, and relevant support areas both locally and globally.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in business administration, economics and/or science from an accredited college or university (or equivalent); including some knowledge of auditing standards and concepts.
• At least two years of experience in the delivery of audit related assignments or second level risk assessment and control activities preferably in complex international financial services environments.
• Native Turkish and fluent English communication skills both oral and written with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within Group Audit and with stakeholders.
• Awareness of general banking environment and/or awareness of the risks and regulatory requirements; experience in the financial industry and knowledge of auditing standards and concepts would be of advantage.
• Good analytical, problem solving, relationship management and presentation skills, ability to work in virtual, global teams in a matrix organization, openness for occasional travel.
• Certifications as CIA, CISA or equivalent qualification in the areas of project management or process-/quality management would be an advantage.

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.