Senior Principal Auditor – IT Audit, VP

In Scope of Position based Promotions (INTERNAL only)

Job Title: Senior Principal Auditor – IT Audit, VP

Location: Pune/ Bangalore, India

Corporate Title: VP

Role Description

• The Senior Principal Auditor – IT Audit is responsible for developing and executing the audit strategy across technology and operational risk domains, providing independent assurance over the effectiveness of technology governance, cybersecurity, IT operations, software development, infrastructure, cloud, and operational resilience controls.
• The role leads risk-based audits, evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, assesses key technology risks through continuous monitoring and stakeholder engagement, and supports regulatory and strategic initiatives.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders, business auditors, and subject matter experts, the role delivers end-to-end audit coverage and contributes to strengthening the Bank's technology risk and control environment.

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

• Lead risk-based technology audits covering IT operations, software development, infrastructure, cloud operational resilience and cybersecurity.

• Develop audit scopes, perform risk assessments, and evaluate the design and effectiveness of technology controls.

• Conduct walkthroughs, testing, and stakeholder engagement to identify risks, control weaknesses, and emerging issues.

• Draft audit findings, review remediation plans, and validate closure of audit and regulatory issues.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, regulators, external auditors, and subject matter experts.

• Drive continuous monitoring activities and contribute to annual audit planning and coverage strategies.

• Leverage data analytics and innovative audit techniques to enhance assurance effectiveness.

• Support regulatory engagements, special investigations, and strategic initiatives across Group Audit.

• Coach and develop team members while contributing to audit methodology, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Your skills and experience

• Strong experience in Internal Audit, IT Audit, Technology Risk, Cybersecurity, Operational Risk, or related disciplines.

• Deep understanding of technology risk domains including IT Operations, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Cloud, Infrastructure, Operational Resilience, Asset Management, and IT Governance.

• Knowledge of industry frameworks and regulations such as COBIT, NIST, ITIL, DORA, ISO 27001, and FFIEC.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience leading complex audits and influencing senior stakeholders.

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIA, or equivalent are advantageous.

Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

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

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.html

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.