Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Business Platform and Automation Services

Deutsche Bank; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Bank seeks a Chief Technology Officer for its Business Platform and Automation Services in London. This strategic role involves designing client-centric platforms and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. With a focus on innovative technologies and operational efficiency, you will lead initiatives using Cloud and AI, elevating the firm's services across divisions. Join a diverse and inclusive environment dedicated to your development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary and non-contributory pension

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits including Retail Discounts and Gym benefits

CSR programme with volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in quantitative model development and implementation.
• Practical knowledge of Cloud and AI/ML solutions in banking domains.
• Ability to design and deliver distributed systems efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Architect the platform and manage service delivery for client needs.
• Work with business leads to develop engineering solutions.
• Integrate internal Deutsche Bank services for operational efficiency.

Skills

Quantitative model development

Data mesh

Cloud technology

AI/ML

Core Java

Event-driven architecture

Agile methodology

SDLC tool stack

Tools

Bitbucket

Jira

Artifactory

TeamCity

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Business Platform and Automation Services

Location London

Corporate Title Director

Our Corporate Banking division services global Corporate and FI clients with a cross-product offering, comprising integrated cash management, trade finance, business banking, FX, securities services and trust and agency services.

The Bank is building new business platforms and automation services as part of its growth strategy. While these platforms are being developed in the Corporate Bank, they need to be client centric platforms that can also be quickly and efficiently rolled out across other divisions working with similar clients – for example, in our Investment Bank and Private Banking businesses.

You will develop strong relationships with business stakeholders, product owners, and other engineering teams to understand and solve business problems using technology. Together with the team you will design and manage delivery of top-class engineering solutions to satisfy complex and diverse business goals, ensuring alignment to strategic architecture.

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 - 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

• Working closely with senior business leads to understand the business requirements

• Architecting the platform and service architecture to meet these requirements.

• Build, back-test, and model approve quantitative models for example, for pricing, PnL, risk calculations, alerting

• Plan, implement, and test integration with internal Deutsche Bank services for example, for KYC, credit risk, NFR

• Onboard and connect with modern, external capabilities and data services to enable the above

• Build the above natively on GCP, working closely with Cirrus team. Embed Deutsche Bank’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) services in the above from the outset

Your skills and experience

• Holistic understanding of business and technical architecture, with hands on experience of quantitative model development, back testing and implementation

• Thought leadership and practical experience in implementing technology frameworks and solutions (Data mesh, Cloud, AI/ML) in banking and operations like areas in particular

• Expertise in Core Java, including its standard library, industry-standard frameworks, and design patterns along with an understanding of event-driven architecture,

• Solid understanding of the modern SDLC tool stack, including Bitbucket, Jira, Artifactory, TeamCity, and similar platforms

• Track record in fostering Agile environment, adapting to changes quickly and delivering fast results.

• Proven experience in the design and delivery of highly complex and performance/cost efficient distributed systems.

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

• 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

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

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for five consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

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.