Principal Auditor - APAC & MEA Team

Job Title             : Principal Auditor

Corporate Title   : Assistant Vice President

Location             : Istanbul, Türkiye

Overview [Business/Role Specific Description]

Group Audit (GA) is Deutsche Bank’s independent Third Line of Defense, helping businesses and teams identify and address control weaknesses. With around 700 staff globally, we offer a collaborative and stimulating work environment.

We’re looking for a Principal Auditor to join our Middle East & Africa (MEA) Regional Team in Istanbul. This team audits various areas including Corporate, Investment, and Private Banking across the region.

As a Principal Auditor, you’ll lead and conduct audits independently, evaluating how well internal controls are working.

This role may involve some travel within the Middle East & Africa.

What We Offer You:

• Diverse audit projects offering broad exposure to Deutsche Bank.
• An inclusive, international environment with diverse teams.
• Work-life balance: up to 60% work from home & flexible hours.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Networking opportunities through team events.
• Comprehensive benefits package (may vary by location): https://careers.db.com/explore-the-bank/working-environment/benefits-wellbeing/.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Group Audit Country Head & Principal Audit Manager for MEA, you will lead and perform audits across various businesses, functions, and countries. Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the local Information Systems Internal Audit Officer, ensuring compliance with local regulations and representing the team in relevant forums.
• Leading audits and independently assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, including IT systems. You’ll draft and finalise audit reports, collaborating with other GA teams.
• Performing audit work, documenting processes, identifying risks, and testing controls to ensure they are designed and operating effectively.
• Completing audit work within budget and timelines, following divisional standards.
• Challenging stakeholders to develop and implement remediation plans for audit findings and staying up-to-date on industry trends and regulations. Building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a strong quantitative focus.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is required. Additional audit or risk certifications (CIA, CPA, CFE) are a plus.
• 7+ years of professional experience in auditing, risk management, or a related field within the banking industry. You should have a solid understanding of banking risks and regulations related to areas like Information Systems, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Operations, Risk Management, Compliance, Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), or Finance.
• Native Turkish speaker and fluent in written and spoken English with strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within Group Audit and with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills. Ability to work in global, virtual teams and travel occasionally.

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.