Information Security Specialist (Risk Audit and Control Compliance)

Job Title Information Security Specialist (Risk Audit and Control Compliance)

Location London

Corporate Title Assistant Vice President

Deutsche Bank is seeking a highly motivated and experienced IT Risk and Information Security professional to join our dynamic team. This critical role is instrumental in safeguarding the bank's information assets, ensuring robust security control compliance, and strengthening our overall technology risk posture.

You will manage security control compliance, specifically focusing on our database platforms and applications, while also contributing to the broader enhancement of our technology risk posture. Your responsibilities include actively participating in technology audits, overseeing the remediation of security-related findings, providing expert IT risk and information security advice, and driving control improvements and risk reduction initiatives. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned IT Risk and Information Security professional to make a significant impact within a global financial institution.

This role operates within the Application Infrastructure (AI) technology division, as a key member of the Risk, Audit, Compliance, and Security team.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:  

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Leading as the Technical Information Security Officer (TISO) for designated Database Platforms and Applications, overseeing their security posture and ensuring control compliance for divisional products
• Conducting comprehensive Information Security Risk and Compliance Assessments for assigned IT assets, identifying potential vulnerabilities and compliance gaps
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to embed security requirements early in the system development lifecycle, approve access control approaches, and provide guidance on compensating controls
• Partnering with stakeholders to establish robust monitoring capabilities for IT Assets, review monitoring output, and analyse/remediate IT asset configurations
• Contributing to the Information Security Incident Management Process and maintain accurate security documentation for assigned IT Assets
• Supporting technology audit requests, assess and advise on technology and IT risks, and proactively identify, escalate, and document risks and areas for improvement

Your skills and experience

• CISSP/CISA or CISM security certification

• Relevant industry experience in IT Risk and Information Security, with comprehensive knowledge in application/infrastructure security, identity/access management, incident/problem management, governance, and risk management
• Expert knowledge of Deutsche Bank's Information Security Principles, Policies, and Procedures, with proven practical experience integrating security requirements, conducting risk assessments, and implementing controls into business and IT processes
• Extensive experience working within financial markets and institutions, including supporting audit requests
• Degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
• Proactive learner, continuously tracking innovations and maintaining deep understanding of CIO technologies and CISO service offerings to anticipate and mitigate risk

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to be named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality and has been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers.

If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on adjustmentsconcierge@db.com to discuss.

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.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.