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Controls Testing & Assurance (CT&A) - Technology Testing, AVP

Position Overview

Job Title:Controls Testing & Assurance (CT&A) - Technology Testing

Location:Assistant Vice President

Corporate Title:Bangalore, India

Working on UK Time Zone

Role Description

The Controls Testing & Assurance (CT&A) department is a global function of DB. CT&A focuses on the Compliance and Financial Crime risks and related regulatory requirements, which are critical for the Bank, providing feedback on the adequacy of related controls in DB's business areas and control functions. Within CT&A, the Technology Testing Team conducts testing on the design and operating effectiveness of the IT elements of controls that manage Compliance and Financial Crime Risks. The Technology Testing Team is a global function with positions located in Singapore, Bangalore, Frankfurt and New York.

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy

- Best in class leave policy
- Gender neutral parental leaves
- 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
- Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
- Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
- Accident and Term life Insurance
- Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

- Support planning and execution of technology control testing projects across all areas of CT&A under the direction of the Head of CT&A Technology Testing.
- Consider regulatory and internal firm policy requirements as well as established best practices for technology control testing.
- Contribute to the development of a review work plan based on the results of the annual risk assessment, in consultation with the Head of CT&A Technology Testing and other key stakeholders in CT&A.
- Identify risks related to IT elements of controls that manage Compliance and Financial Crime Risks, determine the root cause of issues and develop effective remediation plans to mitigate the risks and escalate potential issues and exception items noted during the review process to senior management for discussion and further investigation if deemed necessary.
- Support preparation of reports to senior management detailing review findings and recommendations. Periodically report on significant activities conducted and planned for the upcoming period.
- Ensure that all findings and recommendations are entered into CT&A's issue tracker for tracking purposes and perform required follow-up of open issues to ensure proper resolution.
- Build and maintain solid working relationships with key stakeholders such as within the Technology Testing Team, the wider CT&A (e.g., business testing teams), Compliance, AFC, Business Divisional Control Officers, Technology, Data and Innovation Group (TDI) and Group Audit.

Your skills and experience

Skills You'll Need

- University degree preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related subject or equivalent qualification in the areas of information security. Experience in project management or process-/quality management. Professional/industry recognized qualifications e.g. CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC are beneficial.
- Good knowledge of auditing IT application controls, e.g., from IT audits or IT risk management.
- Clear understanding of the relationship between IT risk and underlying business process risk.
- Knowledge of regulations governing financial institutions and of Compliance and AFC topics such as embargo controls or anti-money laundering is beneficial.

Skills That Will Help You Excel

- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in conflict situations.
- Strong organizational and project management skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize workload.
- Strong analytical skills and structured thought process with the ability to clearly articulate control deficiencies and related risk. Flexible, proactive and innovative mind set with strong organizational skills to take ownership and responsibility for agreed targets and to meet them within budget to enable a timely and efficient completion of projects.

Expectations

- It is the Bank's expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York or Bangalore office in accordance with the Bank's hybrid working model.Some travel may be required.
- Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.

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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We strive for a 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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