Job Description:

Job Title Private Bank Business Line Compliance Director - Head of Product Governance and Control Framework

Location London

Corporate Title Director

Based in Winchester House, this role involves all aspects of Product Governance and Sales Practices Compliance work for Deutsche Bank Private Bank globally (PB), including advice, advocacy, product/service review and approval, regional coordination, training, partnering with other Compliance functions on surveillance & monitoring controls as part of our comprehensive program for Compliance risk management. You will also lead the creation and maintenance of global, regional and local policies, standards and procedures of Deutsche Bank Group, with the mission to protect the interests of clients and the integrity and reputation of Deutsche Bank.

The Private Bank (PB) division of Deutsche Bank comprises all the retail businesses of the Private Bank.

What we'll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

• Hybrid working arrangements with the opportunity to work in the office and remotely from home
• 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

• Senior Compliance leader responsible for governance and standards for sales practices and product governance
• Provide leadership on new initiatives and projects globally with a focus on adherence to compliance standards, global consistency, and risk mitigation in the distribution of investment products
• Provide leadership for a control framework to address sales practices risk, standards for product governance and work with 1st line control colleagues on implementation
• Establish controls for new business initiatives and new products and provide leadership for training curriculum
• Providing advice and guidance on the application of relevant rules and policies to specific transactions and general business activities based on an understanding of business initiatives and strategies
• Represent Compliance on Management and Governance forums and act as a recognised point of escalation

Your skills and experience

• Industry knowledge: A broad understanding of the wealth management industry, including key service offerings (wealth planning, investment advice, investment management, banking and lending).
• Product Knowledge: Wealth management product knowledge including regulated and unregulated collective investment schemes, equities, fixed income, derivatives and structured products.
• Compliance Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of wealth management regulation, MiFID and rules regarding retail distribution review, suitability, treating customers fairly and conduct of business rules with respect to both investment advice and discretionary investment management.
• Management Skills: Experience in successfully directing, managing and motivating a team with the ability to communicate confidently
• Interpersonal Skills to include self-motivation and initiative taking; unquestionable integrity; ability to build understanding and trust; strong teamwork, communication (both written & oral), presentation and influencing skills; analytical skills

How we'll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• 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 (e.g., screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)

About us and our teams

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do

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.

Visit Inside Deutsche Bank to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more besides.

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