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At every level agile thinking is nurtured. And at every level agile minds are rewarded with competitive pay, support and opportunities to excel. Group Audit Group Audit has a high profile in today's fast-changing banking environment. Focused on identifying potential risk exposure, we offer vital insights into the adequacy of the design and the operating effectiveness of systems of internal control. Both management and, increasingly, banking regulators, value our independent, consistent and objective assurance. We're a global function with people operating from locations all over the world. Our structure mirrors that of the bank itself, allowing effective audit of the specific risks facing individual businesses and functions. We also work centrally to assess changes in the business and regulatory landscape and make sure that emerging risks are reflected in our coverage, methodology and training. Deutsche Bank presents the opportunity to work with industry-leading audit methodology and a state-of-the-art in-house audit system. At all levels there is an emphasis on innovation, continuous learning and the sharing of knowledge and ideas. Position Overview The IT Infrastructure Principal Audit Managers (PAM) in Singapore will be responsible for the global audit coverage of IT Infrastructure services, products and operation reporting to the Chief Auditor Infrastructure Technology based in New York. Responsibility for the complete portfolio of IT Infrastructure services, products and operation will be shared between the team of IT Infrastructure PAMs in Singapore, London, Frankfurt and New York. The detailed distribution of tasks and responsibilities between these four positions will be subject to permanent optimization, based on risk, client organization and location of responsible senior managers in GTO. The ideal candidates should therefore have the skills, experience and knowledge needed to manage audit coverage for all parts of the IT Infrastructure audit portfolio, including the organization and delivery of IT General Controls audits covering individual countries, locations and legal entities within the respective region. The complete audit universe of IT Infrastructure topics includes the following areas, following the current organization of the respective technology services areas within COO GTO: IT Infrastructure production and data center operation (retail + wholesale) IT Infrastructure end user services IT Infrastructure services and process management (including ITIL core processes) Software development, technology and support center operation and shared application services & testing IT strategy, architecture, innovation, engineering IT risk management, governance and control (including EUMA controls) Location specific IT General Controls and IT Infrastructure regional management Since the majority of DB's IT Infrastructure services, products and operations is outsourced, the role requires an understanding of outsourcing control processes and management. The PAM will have line management responsibility for the local team of IT Infrastructure auditors in the respective location. Overall responsibilities include: Planning, organizing and delivering a global audit program covering the assigned portfolio of IT Infrastructure services, products and operation from the list above. Engaging with the DB Groups stakeholders and global audit teams as required to drive effective risk based coverage, specifically close cooperation with the IT Infrastructure PAMs in the other locations. Supporting other global Technology and Business Area PAMs in providing risk and control input for planning or execution of audit tasks. Supporting local Regional Governance Team in monitoring IT Infrastructure related risks for the whole IT Infrastructure portfolio. Successful candidates will deal with senior management and work in partnership with Group Audit PAMs globally to create and manage the global audit plan and provide an integrated audit service to Senior Management across the organization. Key Responsibilities Plan, agree and execute a global IT Infrastructure audit plan and provide IT Infrastructure subject matter expertise to the Group Audit PAM team supporting technology and business function audits globally. Interact with major IT Infrastructure service providers on a global scale and review IT Infrastructure outsourcing arrangements and vendor operations. Provide risk focused and relevant input to audit tollgate meetings. In addition, provide subject matter expertise to other PAMs to assist in driving risk-based dynamic planning and supporting delivery of the global audit plan. Maintain relationships with other PAMs globally to support efficient and comprehensive integrated coverage of key risks. Identify and escalate audit issues fostering a constructive tone in audit reports. Review relevant audit issues, draft audit reports and communicate results to senior client management. Organize and execute tracking of open audit issues and validation of issue closures. Monitoring of risk profiles, regulatory requirements and industry developments, updating the audit plan and resource allocation as required. Managing the audit plan and available resources to deliver audits in time and budget. Establish relevant and measurable audit profiles and objectives for the IT Infrastructure audit universe. Maintain and document risk assessments and planning information for the assigned IT Infrastructure areas. On-board and retain the required talent and implement measures to assess the teams achievements. Provide additional in-region mentoring and support to the local technology audit staff. Supervise audit personnel, ensuring efficient scheduling such that staff are properly utilized with clear responsibility for execution of audit projects and provide guidance on quality standards. Maintain excellent, responsive working relationships with local management, regulators and external auditors. Person Specification Successful candidates will be self-starters, combining enthusiasm for the role with the ability to work in partnership with the other audit teams across the globe in delivering ‘one face' to our clients and external stakeholders including regulators. They must be able to operate at the most senior levels of the Bank. It is expected that the successful candidate will: Be a ‘risk manager', take personal accountability and be commercially pragmatic. Be a strong influencer and networker. Have a clear understanding of differences between independent oversight, supervision and execution responsibilities. Have excellent written/verbal communication skills and be able to communicate effectively at all levels. Composed and articulate when delivering difficult messages. Excellent command of English is required, further language skills (specifically of languages relevant for the region associated with the location) are generally useful. Have a proven track record of building effective relationships, including at senior management level. Be able to work in a coordinated manner with fellow Principal Audit Managers, both locally and globally, building contacts and relationships with clients and colleagues through effective teamwork and innovative thinking. Be a proven multi-task manager who is resilient under pressure, with ability to plan, lead and execute the program of audit coverage with limited supervision. Demonstrate proven ability to manage teams, providing honest and constructive feedback. Understand and manage change effectively. Have an innovative mindset and be able to develop ideas which are implemented and have a positive impact. Design and disseminate best practice and lessons learned to colleagues and clients. Be involved with significant development efforts or projects. Be a natural role model and reference point for peer group. Requirements The individual will: Have a deep understanding of IT Infrastructure services, products and their operation and well-founded general IT knowledge including practical experience in IT Infrastructure operation across several IT Infrastructure areas, like data center operations, end user services, network technology, server and database operations. Have experience and good understanding on the setup, implementation and operation of IT Infrastructure outsourcing and IT Infrastructure vendor management. Be experienced in articulating IT Infrastructure risks with understanding of large scale operations, managed and outsourced services, interdependencies and complexity of a global financial institution. Have very good understanding of relevant control processes across data access controls, physical security, vendor risk management, asset & configuration management, security architecture, contingency planning, and system security. Be accustomed to operating in a highly regulated environment, and have a good understanding of the regulatory framework in which DB operates. Be experienced in managing teams in an international and multi-cultural environment. Have a proven track record of meeting client needs in a financial services environment and delivering analytical work under tight deadlines. Possess a solid understanding of internal control risk assessment concepts and audit methodology and strong analytical skills. Have proven communication and presentation skills. Have a reasonable level of geographic mobility as this position will require some travel. Deutsche Bank offers a challenging and rewarding career where your contribution is valued and rewarded. We have an inclusive and friendly working environment coupled with excellent facilities and benefits. Deutsche Bank is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability.
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