Internal Control Manager - Group Risk Management (f/m/d)

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 IC framework that safeguards the entire organization.

Your responsibilities

• Act as a Strategic Partner & Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to the business and senior stakeholders, providing expert guidance on managing process risks and strengthening the control environment.
• Drive the Group IC Strategy: Take a leading role in shaping and implementing the DBG-wide IC strategy, overseeing the Group’s risk profile, advising on improvement measures, and ensuring implementation across all entities.
• Collaborate with Group Entities: Guide and support the dedicated IC teams within the different entities of Deutsche Börse Group, ensuring consistent and effective implementation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Enhance the IC Framework: Proactively identify stakeholder needs, contribute to the enhancement of the Group-wide IC framework, 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 integrity.
• Drive Reporting & Communication: Monitor overall effectiveness of the IC, preparing insightful reports for Senior and Executive Management, clearly communicating control posture, identified issues, and recommended remediation measures.

Your profile

• Completed a university degree or similar in a relevant field such as Business, Economics, Finance, or Law.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations such as MaRisk, CSSF 12/552, CSDR and industry frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT/ITIL).
• Strategic mindset coupled with strong analytical skills, capable of identifying underlying problems, thinking critically, and proposing robust, business‑oriented solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing and advising stakeholders at all levels of organization.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English essential; German and/or French language skills a significant asset.