Job Description

Your area of work:

Join the Group Risk Governance & Internal Control team, a central function within the Group Risk Area of Deutsche Börse AG. We are the strategic drivers of the group-wide Internal Control System (ICS). Our mission is to define, implement, and continuously enhance the ICS framework that safeguards our entire organization.

As an Internal Control Manager, you will act as a key advisor and business partner, providing senior guidance to entities across the Deutsche Börse Group. You will not only ensure compliance but actively shape and drive the ICS strategy. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee the Group’s complete ICS risk profile and collaborate closely with senior management and other control functions (e.g., Operational Risk, Business Continuity Management, Group Compliance) to fortify our risk landscape.

Your responsibilities:

• Act as a Strategic Partner & Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to the business and senior stakeholders. You will provide expert guidance on managing process risks and strengthening the control environment, translating complex requirements into practical and effective solutions.
• Drive the Group ICS Strategy: Take a leading role in shaping and implementing the DBG-wide ICS Strategy. You will oversee the Group’s ICS Risk Profile, advise on measures to improve the framework, and ensure its effective implementation across all entities.
• Collaborate with Group Entities: Guide and support the dedicated ICS teams within the different entities of Deutsche Börse Group. You will ensure the consistent and effective implementation of the DBG ICS Framework, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Enhance the ICS Framework: Proactively identify needs from various stakeholders and contribute to the enhancement of the Group-wide ICS Framework. You will develop practical guidance, deliver targeted training, and create support measures that drive results.
• Facilitate & Assure Quality: Facilitate Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) performed by the 1st Line of Defence, providing expert support and performing quality assurance to ensure the integrity of the process.
• Drive Reporting & Communication: Monitor the overall effectiveness of the ICS and prepare insightful reports for Senior and Executive Management, clearly communicating the Group's control posture, identified issues, and recommended remediation measures.

Your profile:

• You have completed a university degree or similar in a relevant field such as Business, Economics, Finance, or Law.
• You bring at least 5 years of professional experience in Operational Risk Management, Internal Control, or a related audit/consulting function, ideally within the financial services, banking, or financial market infrastructure sector.
• You possess a strong understanding of relevant regulations (e.g., MaRisk, CSSF 12/552, CSDR) and industry frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT/ITIL).
• You have a strategic mindset coupled with strong analytical skills, allowing you to identify underlying problems, think critically, and propose robust, business-oriented solutions.
• You are a natural collaborator with excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing and advising stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential; German and/or French language skills are a significant asset.