.The HR and GRE team is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Team within Group Audit Deutsche Bank. Our audit mandate covers Human Resources and Global Real Estate. The team is based in Frankfurt and Madrid and operates globally.The Principal Auditor leads or participates in audits of these areas in accordance with the Audit methodology, and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks within those business areas. Key to your role is to execute day-to-day operational audit work and to contribute to the delivery of audits (including risk assessment profiles and business monitoring).You are planning audits, e.G., documenting activity flows of the processes to be reviewed, identifying risks and the key actual controls in place to mitigate the identified risks, and attending meetings with internal stakeholders as and when required. You execute audit fieldwork in line with the agreed audit approach, e.G., testing of key controls to determine whether they are properly designed and are operating effectively and documenting work in accordance with Group Audit standards. You draft high-quality audit reports for review by audit management, facilitate tracking of, and validate the closure of issues. You may lead a team of Auditors and Principal Auditors on individual assignments. During your engagements, you partner with other divisional teams to guarantee an integrated approach. You complete all assigned audit work in line with agreed budgets.Required skills and capabilities:Sound audit/business knowledge and experience and an understanding of the risks and regulatory requirements in one or more of the following business/functional areas: Human Resources and Global Real Estate (Corporate RE).Good understanding of global banking control environment and compliance issues in the banking/finance industry.Strong communication skills, communicating with clarity, both orally and in writing, on all levels of Group Audit and internal stakeholders. Fluent in English (written and verbal).Strong relationship management, analytical, problem-solving, communication, influencing, planning, and presentation skills.Very good knowledge of auditing standards and concepts.Able to work in virtual, global teams in a matrix organisation, transfer knowledge, and develop capability of team members.Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university (or equivalent) or equivalent work experience.Professional/industry recognised qualifications e.G., accounting qualifications such as ACA and CPA.The role might (in normal times) involve some business travel for individual audit assignments.Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive, and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights, and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential