Private Bank - Risk Management, UAE, Middle East - VP

Deutsche Bank AG; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in the UAE is seeking a professional for a role focused on sanctions and other non-financial risks. The candidate will manage key risk frameworks, partner with compliance teams, and monitor relevant processes to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements. A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience in risk management are essential. The role offers an engaging work environment with opportunities for personal development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

30 days of annual paid leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in sanctions and related risk areas.
• Knowledge of DIFC, MAS, FATF standards, and tax transparency.
• Ability to manage relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of key non-financial risks.
• Partner with compliance teams and provide expert guidance.
• Monitor Key Risk Indicators and oversee relevant processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management tools familiarity

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related fields

Tools

Transaction monitoring systems

Sanctions screening systems

Job description

Details of the Division and Team

Sanctions and Other Risks Center of Competency Role

To be the Center of Competency for key non-financial risks with a focus primarily on sanctions, financial crime risks (e.g. AML, tax), fraud and other non-financial risk areas, e.g. investor protection, cross-border risks. This role ensures sanctions policy and requirements are fully implemented for Dubai’s Advisory location as well as ensures robust governance, advisory, and oversight across relevant risk domains, client services delivered in compliance with global and local regulatory expectations whilst supporting sustainable and compliant growth of the Private Banking business. The candidate will be required to steer appropriate outcomes, partner closely with key internal and external business partners as well as the transformation team to ensure effective communication of risk management and tool enhancements/process improvements. Candidates will also ensure alignment with local regulatory requirements and global policies and be involved in the execution of requirement frameworks and processes.

What we will offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is 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 center.

You can expect

• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death Insurance
• Permanent Partial Disability Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance for you, your spouse and dependent children
• Flexible working arrangements
• 30 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement
• DB contributions to DIFC Employee Workplace Savings (DEWS)

Your key responsibilities

🔹 Risk Framework & Governance

• Partner with Emerging Markets’ Center of Competency Leads across different key non-financial risks to ensure local and regional frameworks, procedures and controls, are aligned with group and divisional policies across the relevant risk domains.
• Ensure alignment with DIFC, MAS, HKMA, FATF, OFAC, EU, FINMA and other relevant regulatory frameworks
• Support ownership and proactive management of risk areas including relevant impact analysis of updated or new Policies and Procedures, including KOD (Key Operating documents) and IGSA (Intra-Group Service Agreements)
• Support key meetings and governance forums covering relevant risk areas where issues are reported and escalated to stakeholders.
• Support in preparation of Location Risk Reports and assessment for the PB Dubai and PB KSA
• RM score card process Implementation and reporting.

🔹 Subject Matter Expertise & Advisory

• Be trusted advisor and provide expert guidance to front office based in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, partnering closely with compliance / 2LoD and Central PB owners as well as support the design and implementation of strategies, change‑the‑bank projects on tools and platform/process enhancements to ensure continuous improvements, partnering with relevant agile/technology colleagues for delivery for relevant risk areas.

🔹 Monitoring & Oversight

• Undertake 1st LOD controls on various Taxonomies in scope for PB Dubai and PB KSA
• Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Control Indicators (KCIs) across all domains, share results with appropriate stakeholders
• Oversee effectiveness of systems supporting the relevant processes and controls

🔹 Training & Culture

• Support targeted training programs for relationship managers, investment advisors, and onboarding teams.
• Promote a culture of ethical conduct, transparency, and client-centric risk management.

🔹 Regulatory & Audit Engagement

• Support Head of Risk ME to on matters covering assessments & responses time to time as required, involving regulators / tax authority / auditors on inspections and inquiries.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in sanctions and well versed with other risk areas, e.g. financial crime compliance, cross-border, conduct risk, or operational risk in Private Banking.
• Has knowledge of DIFC, MAS, FATF standards, FATCA/AEI tax transparency etc
• Has knowledge of private banking client profiles and risk typologies
• Has analytical, problem-solving and investigative skills/mindset, detail-oriented and willing to challenge the status‑quo
• Familiarity with risk management tools, e.g. transaction monitoring, sanctions screening systems etc
• Strategic risk thinking with strong execution capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management and influence
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships with all levels
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a dynamic environment, appreciate diversity and follow through assignments within tight schedule
• Has process and project management experience.
• Has client focus and ability to partner with various internal groups
• Display sense of ownership, responsibility and sense of urgency
• Drives results through leadership, people, communication and influence

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
• Training and development to help you excel in your career

About us and our teams

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network.

Deutsche Bank & Diversity

• 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.
• With that, we extend a warm welcome to candidates with disabilities to apply.
• Our Bank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and will facilitate a productive and harmonious work environment for all.
• We encourage talented individuals seeking a professional setting that values and accommodates diverse capabilities to submit their applications and be part of our shared commitment to fostering inclusiveness.
• 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.