At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformation initiatives in KYC operations and manage project delivery.
- Company: Join Deutsche Bank, a leading global financial institution with a commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, 30 days holiday, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive culture focused on continuous learning and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in banking transformation while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in programme management and strong communication skills required.
You will be part of a central program management team in the Corporate Bank (CB) and Investment Bank (IB) Know Your Customer (KYC) Operations function to develop and oversee the execution of critical transformation initiatives, working in partnership with business, technology and central program leadership teams. You will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of the transformation of our key KYC processes and controls across technology, operations, and other infrastructure on time.
What we’ll offer you:
- 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:
- You will be part of the Central Programme Management team, providing portfolio management and oversight for a complex and varied set of programmes and projects.
- You will support Program Leads to develop detailed delivery plans and execution approach.
- Provide effective delivery assurance by tracking delivery milestones, spend, and benefits delivery.
- Identify and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigating actions across programme.
- Set up and run processes to enhance the overall delivery success of the portfolio, and coordinate and prepare key governance updates including upwards reporting to programme operating and steering committees, and central forums.
- Discover and demonstrate ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of delivery, with a critical eye on effective risk management.
- Track programme goals and key performance indicators to measure success.
- Prepare materials to support regular and ad-hoc senior executive communications and regulatory engagement as required and actively manage stakeholders to ensure close collaboration across business, infrastructure functions and technology as well as with other related investment programs.
- You will also be responsible for the leadership of a small team of PMO / Portfolio Managers.
Your skills and experience:
- Experience across Programme and Portfolio management in Transformation.
- Ideally, experience in Operations / KYC / Client Data within a Banking institution.
- End to End Agile experience in large scale technology delivery in financial institutions is preferred.
- Experience in a Management Consulting or In-house Transformation team is desirable.
- Ability to handle multiple and often competing tasks under tight deadlines.
- Strong Communication skills and Stakeholder management across global teams coupled with a track record demonstrating a proactive approach and ‘can do’ attitude within a wider team.
- Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.
How we’ll support you:
- Coaching and support from experts in your team.
- A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
- 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).
Please note the expected salary for some roles may be below the minimum level requirements to support candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK. Should you already have a Skilled Worker visa and are identified for a role, we can discuss and support you with the process.
About us:
Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. 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 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.
Programme & Change Execution Manager in Birmingham employer: Deutsche Bank AG
Deutsche Bank is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture in Birmingham that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and generous holiday allowances, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to the vital mission of combating financial crime.
