Principal Auditor – Data - Assistant Vice President

Deutsche Bank • New York, NY

7d • $100,000 - $153,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Auditor – Data will join Deutsche Bank’s global Group Audit Data team and collaborate with stakeholders across business and infrastructure functions to strengthen trust in how data is governed and managed. The role supports audits covering data management and records management, including governance, data quality, and control frameworks. The successful candidate will help teams understand data risks, share practical insights, and contribute to continuous improvement across the Bank.

The position evaluates controls, conducts data capability assessments and audits, coordinates audit assignments and stakeholder engagements, and tracks audit findings through closure validation. It also supports reporting and tracking data and records risks. The Bank expects employees hired into this role to work in its New York City office under the hybrid working model.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Data Management frameworks, including governance, data quality, metadata, lineage, and records management, and how they operate in practice.
• Experience assessing control design and supporting evaluation of control effectiveness across data processes, systems, and end-to-end data flows.
• Ability to analyze data lineage and transformations and identify risks related to completeness, accuracy, and traceability.
• Relevant experience contributing to audits or structured reviews, working with cross-functional stakeholders in regulated environments, and supporting end-to-end audit delivery.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and optimize workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to identify root causes and translate complex data issues into clear audit findings for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of controls across data management and records management using the Group Audit methodology.
• Complete data capability assessments, continuous monitoring, and planned audits.
• Prepare and coordinate audit assignments and stakeholder engagements.
• Draft and track audit findings through to closure validation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across governance, data quality, and data lifecycle processes.
• Support reporting and tracking of data and records risks.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with in-office and work-from-home flexibility.
• Generous vacation, personal days, and volunteer days.
• Employee Resource Groups that support an inclusive workplace and promote community engagement.
• Competitive compensation packages, including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits.
• Educational resources.
• Matching gift and volunteer programs.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed