United Kingdom (UK) Head Private Bank (PB) Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Money Laundering Reportin[...]

Location: London

Corporate Title: Director

Deutsche Bank benefits from having a highly experienced and dedicated AFC function, which performs a crucial role in keeping Deutsche Bank's business operations and global financial services clean from financial crime while serving the interests of the Bank and society. Our regional/global matrix structure allows for flexible responses to challenges in the core areas of: Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions & Embargoes, Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption, Investigations & Intelligence, Monitoring & Screening, and Risk Assessment.

Our AFC Team will provide you with opportunities to learn, grow and define your career. We foster an open, diverse, and inclusive team culture, that is engaged and well-supported for prosperity and enjoyment of a life/work balance.

You will lead the AFC PB team of Deutsche Bank UK Ltd. where you and your team will advise the PB business and other stakeholders on best practice as well as standards for the mitigation of financial crime risks in observation of applicable AML provisions of UK and German laws, regulation, and guidance, as well as other applicable rules.

What we’ll offer you:

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a Hybrid Working 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:

• Act as the focal point for AFC matters arising from within the PB business holding the position of MLRO and SMF17 for the UK entity.
• Enable an effective working relationship with and provide strategic advice on AFC matters to business leaders across PB.
• Review Financial Crime control environment and risk assessments undertaken by the First Line of Defence.
• Provide oversight of the implementation of Group Policy or updates to regional AFC policies, procedures, provide meaningful Management Information (MI), thematic reviews and initiatives.
• Direct and ensure the continuous development of a small team of AFC professionals.

Your skills and experience:

• A strong track record in Risk and regulatory matters including solid understanding of AML/AFC risks.
• Knowledge of relevant UK regulatory requirements and guidance.
• Understanding of international AFC related frameworks including Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
• AFC experience within an international organisation/Bank in the Financial Services industry would be beneficial.

How we’ll support you:

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities.
• Coaching and support from experts in your team.
• 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 (for example, screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards).

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 have been named a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Silver Award from Stonewall for two years running and named in their Top 100 Employers for 2023 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.

We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.