Operational Risk Testing Officer (Role: Testing Junior Specialist / QA Manager / Senior QA SME), AVP

Job Title: Operational Risk Testing Officer (Role: Testing Junior Specialist / QA Manager / Senior QA SME)

Location: Bangalore, India

Corporate Title: AVP

Role Description

• Controls Testing & Assurance (CT&A) is part of Compliance & AFC and acts as an independent, global testing unit within the Second Line of Defence.
• CT&A assesses the effectiveness of processes and controls related to Operational Risk, Compliance, and Anti-Financial Crime, as well as the implementation of regulatory requirements across all divisions in Deutsche Bank AG. The ORM Testing teams are a newly established unit within CT&A, responsible for testing activities covering the risk types owned by Operational Risk Management (ORM).
• Through close collaboration with business and infrastructure functions across all Lines of Defence, we offer you the opportunity to build subject-matter expertise and develop a global network.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• As part of the ORM Testing team, you cover a broad range of Operational Risk types, including Theft & Fraud, Employee Lifecycle, Records & Data Management, Business Continuity & Physical Safety, Risk Management Failure, and Third Party Risk.
• You support the planning, coordination, and execution of testing coverage and take the lead on divisional or risk-specific reviews.
• You work independently on assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control environment. As part of your reviews, you develop structured testing approaches in line with defined methodologies and timelines.
• You discuss and agree findings as well as remediating actions with stakeholders and senior management, validate implementation, and escalate overdue findings where required.
• By being part of the testing team covering the aforementioned risk types you are contributing to strengthening the cross-divisional control environment and risk culture. In addition to performing reviews, you are supporting the team via interactions with other global testing teams and participating in CT&A initiatives.

Your skills and experience

• Degree in Business Administration, Banking & Finance, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in Operational Risk Management, Audit, or other testing and control functions; regulatory knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly understand complex matters and processes, identify key risk aspects, and draw sound and well‑reasoned conclusions. Experience in the conceptual development of testing methodologies and controls is desirable.
• Structured working style with high ownership and the ability to work effectively in a global, virtual team.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the proactive management of working relationships, conflicts, and escalations, as well as a clear, goal‑oriented, and confident communication style; very strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Fluent English.

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.html

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.