Senior Business Analyst - Operational Risk & Audit

Deutsche Bank is a global banking business with strong roots in Germany and operations in over 70 countries. Their large but focused footprint gives an established position in Europe plus a significant presence in the Americas and Asia Pacific. There are four business divisions: the Corporate Bank, the Investment Bank, the Private Bank and the Asset Manager DWS. There are also a number of highly skilled functions performing key management tasks.

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AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with Deutsche Bank to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of Deutsche Bank, we are looking for a Senior Business Analyst for an initial 6-month contract based in London on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office).

Purpose of the Role:

This London-based role seeks a seasoned senior business analyst to join the Operational Risk Management - Strategic Control Execution Analytics Team, focusing on regulatory and audit remediation, data analysis, and process automation. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and a proven track record in resolving audit findings and managing multiple time-sensitive deliverables. Responsibilities include oversight of audit point remediation and closure evidence, independent execution of automation initiatives, and enhancements to support the New Product Approval and New Transaction Approval frameworks-particularly the Systematic Product Review process. The role also involves contributing to Product Governance through control implementation, audit closure, and efficiency-driven reengineering projects.

What you'll do:

• Conduct data analysis on UBR (UnternehmensBereichsRechnung - Business Area Accounting) and product family datasets, delivering reporting and automation solutions such as Power Apps, while ensuring accurate documentation is maintained.
• Oversee control execution and remediation of audit findings related to the Systematic Product Review (SPR) process and controls.
• Advise senior managers on identifying and addressing gaps in audit findings, offering constructive suggestions for resolution.
• Translate business, control, and regulatory requirements into system specifications, collaborating with project managers and developers to implement solutions.
• Create management information (MI) reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support ongoing governance activities and ensure operational continuity through run-the-bank processes.

The skills you'll need:

• Good understanding on Financial Products, and Demonstrated expertise in business analysis, with a strong focus on data analysis involving trade source and reference data systems.
• Proven track record in remediating and closing regulatory and audit findings related to run-the-bank controls, ideally with experience in a consulting or advisory capacity.
• Proficient in coding languages such as SQL and Python, and experienced with data visualization tools like Tableau.
• Skilled in Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Query.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong workload management and communication skills.

Deutsche Bank's Values

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. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.

We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs, and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

This client will only accept workers operating via a PAYE engagement model.

AMS's payroll service is in partnership with Giant, we have worked with them for many years and have good processes in place to ensure you get the best service. If you are successful in your application for this role, your contract will be via Giant.

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