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About the Team

The “Internal Auditor (m/f/d) IT Applications” is responsible for auditing DWS’s technology and security controls. You will be involved in the planning, preparation, coordination and execution of audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls related to IT Applications/Infrastructure (SaaS, On-Premises, Cloud) including Cyber and Information Security aspects. You will undertake audit assignments, draft and consolidate audit reports as well as tracking and closing audit findings. You will work as part of a global team.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• You will support the Head of Internal Audit IT in managing a portfolio of audits and will actively contribute to risk assessment and business monitoring

• Conduct as lead auditor / auditor the local and global IT audits, this includes writing the findings and drafting the audit report

• Drafts high quality audit reports for review by audit management, facilitates finding tracking and validates actions taken to remediate previous audit findings

• Executes audit fieldwork in line with internal methodology e.g. documenting process flows, identification of key risks, testing of key controls to determine whether they are properly designed and are operating effectively and documenting work in accordance with standards

• Partners with other divisional/teams during audit engagement to guarantee an integrated approach

• Acts as a competent partner and challenger to clients in the closure process of findings

• Communicates openly with management and the internal stakeholders; keeps them informed of potential findings and escalate problems/delays accordingly

Your Skills & Experience:

• University degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or a related scientific degree. Certifications as CISA, CCSP, CISSP or equivalent qualification in the areas of information security, project management or process-/quality management would be an advantage

• Experience in IT Audit, IT risk management or information security preferably, in the financial industry

• 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 project management

• Demonstrable experience in one or more of the following disciplines:  IT Application Manager, IT infrastructure, IT production such as system administrator, database administrator, or software development for applications

• Confident appearance and strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in conflicts and at all management levels

• Self-driven, eager to learn, well organized team player with strong analytical skills, and willing to travel on an occasional basis

• 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. 

• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)

Publication period: 04.08.2026 until further notice