The Deutsche Bundesbank is a unique bank: an integral part of the European System of Central Banks, playing a significant role in financial stability, banking supervision, monetary policy, and payment systems in Germany. Above all, however, we are a strong team of reliable and responsible individuals whose daily work also lays the IT foundation for a stable euro and other central bank functions. Join us on our journey toward becoming a digital central bank!
Specialist (m/f/d) in the IT Risk Competence Center Work Location Leipzig Work Hours Full-time/Part-time available Start Date Immediate start Job ID 000000256 Compensation: Pay Grade 13 (€64,400 to €92,600, depending on your experience); Potential for advancement to Pay Grade 15. Work of Special Value: Your Role with Us You will analyze and evaluate the IT risk management and IT processes of financial institutions. Your focus will be particularly on complex IT issues and IT risks.
You will examine technical innovations and assess their impact on the financial sector. You will participate in supervisory meetings and banking audits at financial institutions and their third-party IT service providers. In doing so, you will contribute your expertise and represent the supervisory authority in discussions with the executive boards and senior management of these institutions.
Key Qualifications: Master's degree or equivalent in (Business) Computer Science Strong IT expertise Excellent written and spoken German and English skills Additionally desirable Relevant professional experience related to IT security Very good knowledge of established information security standards Good knowledge of (inter)national banking regulatory law as it relates to IT security Interest in technical innovations and their impact on the financial sector Strong ability to analyze, evaluate, and present complex issues in a manner tailored to the audience Ability to work effectively in a team Knowledge of and willingness to apply agile work methods Confident and polished demeanor Valuable work deserves special benefits Compensation & Career Prospects Compensation based on the TVöD (collective bargaining agreement for public sector employees), plus a banking allowance, with opportunities for professional development; a future-oriented position in the public sector with reliable working conditions; the potential for permanent civil service status; the option to continue an existing civil service appointment; and a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities New Work Extensive work-from-home options within Germany (generally up to 60% of working hours), good technical equipment (e.g., smartphone, laptop), flex time with time off in lieu for overtime, work-life balance Additional Benefits Free "Deutschlandticket" as a job ticket, good public transportation connections (bus and train), free parking Would you like to join our team?
Then we look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions in advance, please feel free to contact the relevant person. Your questions about the application Birgit Bernhardt 0341 860-2258 birgit.bernhardt@bundesbank.de Questions about the job responsibilities Ferenc Felbán 341 860-2654 ferenc.felban@bundesbank.de Please apply by October 11, 2026, using job ID J000000256 via our online application tool.
Diversity and equal opportunity are important to us. Individuals with severe disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified. The Deutsche Bundesbank also promotes professional equality between women and men, particularly when filling leadership positions. We therefore especially welcome applications from women. Deutsche Bundesbank | Wilhelm-Epstein-Straße 14 | 60431 Frankfurt am Main
