Financial Crime Risk Assessment - Regulatory Specialist

Deutsche Bank AG; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Financial Crime Risk Assessment. You will support financial crime risk management while defining assessment requirements and governance arrangements. The ideal candidate will have experience in risk assessments, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers competitive benefits and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid Working

30 days' holiday

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in risk assessments within a financial institution.
• Ability to provide actionable solutions from large volumes of information.
• Experience with remediation or change programs.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for AFC Risk Assessment design and execution.
• Maintain governance arrangements for AFC Risk Assessment.
• Support execution team with risk assessment understanding.
• Improve the Global AFC Risk Assessment methodology.
• Draft annual Risk Assessment reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Financial Crime Risk Assessment - Regulatory Specialist
Location: Birmingham
Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President

Deutsche Bank benefits from a highly experienced Compliance & Anti-Financial Crime (C&AFC) function that serves as a trusted independent control function to protect the Bank from financial crime and compliance risks, while serving the interests of the Bank and society. Within the Financial Crime Risk Assessment team, you will be responsible for supporting the business in maintaining DB's financial crime risk exposure within the defined Risk Appetite of the Bank. You will help measure the inherent financial crime risks, the effectiveness of existing controls, the residual risk remaining, and its position against the Risk Appetite.

What we'll offer you

• Hybrid Working: a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely part of the time.
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension.
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase additional days.
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family.
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits.
• The opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme plus 2 days' volunteering leave per year.

Your key responsibilities

• Define requirements for the design (methodology, assessment unit structure, data analysis, risk identification KRIs, etc.) and the execution of the AFC Risk Assessment, including revalidation of existing requirements.
• Maintain governance arrangements (Policies, Procedures and KOD) relating to the AFC Risk Assessment.
• Support the execution team in ensuring business and regional understanding of risks assessed through the dynamic AFC Risk Assessment methodology.
• Continue improvements to the Global AFC Risk Assessment methodology.
• Participate in drafting the annual Risk Assessment reporting.

Your skills and experience

• Understanding of and exposure to the formulation and conduct of risk assessments, preferably gained in a financial institution.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to assimilate large volumes of information and provide actionable solutions.
• Strong presentation skills, including producing communication packs for senior audiences and detailed packs for operational staff.
• Experience of working practically within remediation or change programs.
• The ability to respond quickly to changing priorities, working under pressure and within tight deadlines with accuracy.

How we'll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career.
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
• A range of flexible benefits you can tailor to suit your needs.
• We value diversity and, as an equal opportunities employer, make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability (e.g., assistive equipment such as screen readers or adapted keyboards).

Notes

Please note the expected salary for some roles may be below the minimum level requirements to support candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK. Should you already have a Skilled Worker visa and are identified for a role, we can discuss and support you with the process.

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 The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 for six consecutive years. We have also been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
• If you have a disability, health condition, or require adjustments during the application process, contact adjustments concierge at [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you. You can also share your phone number for a callback.
• We strive for a culture where we excel together by acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and collaborating. We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.