DWS Internal Audit Manager - Technology & Security

Position Overview

Job Title: DWS Internal Audit Manager - Technology & Security

Corporate Title: AVP

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

About DWS

• DWS Group is one of the world's leading asset managers and leverages the opportunities of an ever changing financial landscape. In an environment shaped by new challenges as well as diverse opportunities, innovative and responsible investment solutions are created that have a lasting impact on markets and future perspectives.
• With an international presence, strong innovative capabilities and deep expertise, DWS offers an environment where ideas can grow, new approaches can emerge and long term transformation can be shaped. Working alongside highly experienced experts enables demanding career paths and continuous development.
• As an investor on behalf of its clients, DWS creates solutions that provide a solid foundation for long term financial security. At the same time, the company offers its employees room for professional growth, creative impulses and active participation in shaping the future.
• A career at DWS means influencing tomorrow and investing in one's own professional development.

Internal Audit

• The DWS Internal Audit team consists of more than 40 professionals located in New York, London, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Tokyo and other locations, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality audit results across all key activities of DWS worldwide. With close connectivity to the Executive Board, governance bodies and international regulators, the function directly contributes to the stability, transparency and ongoing development of a global leading asset manager.
• The work combines a strong business and risk-oriented perspective with analytical depth, high independence and the use of modern methodologies, data analytics and increasingly AI supported tools. Internal Audit identifies relevant control weaknesses across the entire control environment, compiles well founded risk assessments, executes risk and process-oriented audits and develops audit approaches that systematically evaluate the design and effectiveness of key controls. This results in insights that shape critical business decisions and significantly support the evolution of DWS.
• As the third line of defense Internal Audit plays a central role by assessing topics independently and forward looking, strategically prioritizing risks and serving as a trusted partner to senior management and international supervisory authorities. Involvement in global audit engagements and special investigations creates a challenging, diverse and international working environment. Its global network enables close collaboration with experienced colleagues and specialists worldwide and offers the opportunity to actively help shape the future of DWS.

Overview

• The DWS Internal Audit Manager - Technology & Security will work as part of a global team, directly reporting to the Head of Internal Audit Information Technology.
• You are responsible for auditing technology, data and security risk of DWS IT Applications, incl. Cloud platforms. You will participate in audits in accordance with the audit methodology, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks within those business areas.
• As the subject matter expert, you also participate in integrated audits, which are conducted together with other audit teams.

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

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls relating to Technology, Security and Data supporting DWS's processes in accordance with Audit methodology and the risk assessment framework
• Conduct Technology, Security, Data assessments and continuous monitoring and complete all work assignments on a timely basis - including planned audits, finding validations, ad-hoc projects and special inquiries
• Plan, prepare, coordinate, and execute audit assignments, attend meetings with internal stakeholders and draft high-quality f audit reports for review by Audit management
• Develop and maintain broad regulatory knowledge and experience. Stay abreast of business/industry changes and their effect on the team's audit plan, audit methodology, and risk assessments
• Proactively develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues. Work in an integrated manner locally and globally.
• Interact with senior stakeholders in the DWS's COO department up to Managing Director level.

Your skills and experience

• University degree in management information systems, accounting, auditing, computer science, engineering.
• Experience in auditing or practical working experience with Technology topics such as cyber security, cloud infrastructure, IT application operation, IT production management, software development, databases, etc.
• Strong analytical and communication skills together with the ability to clearly articulate control deficiencies and related risks
• A fundamental understanding of the following audit disciplines: audit concepts (e.g. pre-/post implementation audits), controls in outsourced environments (e.g. for managed services) and auditing IT service and quality management.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CCAK, CCSP, COBIT) would be an advantage
• Ability to multi-task assignments and prioritize the workload with limited supervision and be resilient under pressure and the ability to deliver to deadlines.
• Very good written/verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in conflicts and at all management levels.
• Interest in emerging technologies relating to coding, data analytics, cloud, infrastructure, or artificial intelligence is an advantage

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.