DBMN - Group Audit - Lead Principal Auditor, VP

Job Description: Job Title: Lead Principal Auditor Location: Manila Corporate Title : Vice President Team Overview Group Audit (GA) is Deutsche Bank’s independent Third Line of Defense, providing objective assurance and forward‑looking insight to senior management and regulators. Working across businesses and infrastructure functions, GA plays a critical role in strengthening the bank’s risk and control environment. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture and support our people with structured development and career progression. We are seeking a Lead Principal Auditor (VP) to join our Group Audit’s Finding Validation Centre. This is a senior SME role with leadership responsibility, suited to an experienced audit/risk management professional who can lead complex audits, coach auditors, and engage confidently with senior stakeholders. The role reports directly to the Principal Audit Manager (PAM). What we’ll offer you Competitive Salary Attractive Retirement Benefit Medical and Life Insurance upon employment 20 days Annual Vacation Leaves Your key responsibilities In this role you will support the Principal Audit Manager in the delivery of finding validations portfolio remediated by the Group COO and CEO divisions as well as selected areas of the findings portfolio owned by the Technology, Data, and Innovation division assigned to the team and further the coordination of validations with other audit teams. Responsibility-ties will include handling of validations of complex Significant Findings across the team, for completion on time, on quality, and on budget, as well as oversight and guidance of other involved auditors including monitoring and acceptance of their documentation in order to present finalized and quality-assured results to the PAM for sign-off. Within the team you will lead by example and guide auditors in the processing of work pack-ages. You act as a coach to further develop the experience and competence level of the whole team. Assess finding validations by conducting walkthroughs, identify risks and controls, define test plan, and conclude on the test plan. Completion of assigned work orders within agreed timeframes, as well as coordination and timely escalation when necessary, involving all relevant stakeholders including the PAM. Support the PAM in coordinating (scheduling, staffing, monitoring timely execution) validations as part of the annual audit plan, in close cooperation with the other IT audit teams. Keep abreast of