Embedded Risk Lead

0840 Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Filiale London; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in London seeks a qualified candidate for a role in risk and control management. This position involves monitoring key risk indicators, managing audit processes, and promoting a risk-aware culture. Ideal applicants will have significant experience in global banking or audit sectors, and demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills. The role offers hybrid working and competitive benefits, fostering professional development and support for personal 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

Support for CSR initiatives and volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Audit, Controls Testing, or 2nd line Assurance.
• Knowledge of KYC operations is a plus.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and investigate issues.
• Manage Audit Self-Identified Issue (SII) & Incident processes.
• Design and deliver a risk culture improvement program.
• Collaborate with functions to document and support closure of findings.
• Assist Risk Owners in identifying key controls or gaps.

Skills

Experience in a global banking environment

Knowledge of risk and control frameworks

Strong communication skills

Client-focused and adaptable

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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The Divisional Control Office (DCO) for KYC Ops and Business Financial Crime is responsible for monitoring, managing, and mitigating operational risk across the group. This includes supervision of the risk and control strategy, providing a consolidated view of operational risks for KYC, and reporting key issues, cyclical activities such as review of finding closures (internal and externally raised), control testing, incident research, remediation monitoring, and other deep dive reviews.

This role offers a unique opportunity to have responsibility for global deliverables across the Risk and Control framework for the 1LoD Business.

What we’ll offer you

We are committed to providing an environment focused on your development and wellbeing, enabling you to do your best work and enjoy your life inside and outside the workplace.

• Hybrid Working - a model that allows eligible employees to work remotely part of the time
• 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
• Flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Bike4Work scheme, and Gym benefits
• Support for CSR initiatives + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Ensure effective governance structures are in place, including monitoring Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and investigating issues
• Manage Audit Self-Identified Issue (SII) & Incident processes, ensuring compliance and proactive risk management
• Design and deliver a risk culture improvement program to promote transparency and awareness
• Collaborate with multiple functions to ensure documentation and evidence support closure of findings
• Support timely remediation of risk and control issues and assist Risk Owners in identifying key controls or gaps

Your skills and experience

• Significant experience in a global banking environment, preferably in Audit, Controls Testing, or 2nd line Assurance
• Knowledge of risk and control frameworks; experience in KYC operations is a plus
• Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Client-focused, adaptable to changing demands
• Ability to work independently and in teams, under pressure, prioritizing effectively

How we’ll support you

• Training and development opportunities
• Coaching from team experts
• Culture of continuous learning
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs
• Inclusive environment with reasonable adjustments for disabilities

About us

Deutsche Bank is a leading German bank with a strong European presence and a global network. We are proud of our recognition for diversity and inclusion, including awards from Stonewall for LGBTQ+ support.

We foster an environment where everyone can excel, act responsibly, think commercially, and work collaboratively. We celebrate our successes together and are committed to a positive, fair, and inclusive workplace.