Regional Lead (UKI & EMEA) - Vulnerability Response Management

Deutsche Bank AG; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary

Non-contributory pension

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Retail Discounts

Bike4Work scheme

Gym benefits

CSR volunteering leave

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG seeks a Regional Lead for Vulnerability Response Management in the UKI & EMEA region, based in Birmingham. The VP will oversee vulnerability remediation, coordinate with technology, risk, and application teams, and ensure regulatory alignment and timely reporting.

The role requires extensive experience in vulnerability programs, leadership of distributed teams, and a track record of reducing enterprise exposure. A hybrid work model is offered with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Vulnerability Management, Cyber Defense, Security Operations, or Cyber Risk Management.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Proven track record managing enterprise-scale vulnerability remediation programmes.
• Experience operating within complex, global organisations.
• Exposure to regulatory environments such as NIST SP 800-40, DORA, FCA/PRA requirements, ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Strong understanding of risk-based vulnerability prioritization.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Leading the regional vulnerability response function and oversee the activities of Vulnerability Response Managers.
• Ensuring serious vulnerabilities are assessed and prioritized according to enterprise standards.
• Driving remediation of serious vulnerabilities and regulatory-relevant vulnerabilities.
• Coordinating regional response to zero-day and actively exploited vulnerabilities.
• Monitoring and managing regional vulnerability exposure and risk.
• Acting as the senior representative for vulnerability response within the region.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Cyber Defense

Security Operations

Cyber Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Global/Distributed Teams

AI for Security

Job description

Job Description

Job Title Regional Lead (UKI & EMEA) - Vulnerability Response Management Location Birmingham Corporate Title Vice President The Regional Lead for Vulnerability Response Management is responsible for overseeing vulnerability response and remediation activities across a designated geographic region. The role ensures the timely identification, prioritization, escalation, remediation, and reporting of vulnerabilities while maintaining compliance with corporate cyber security standards, regulatory requirements, and remediation SLAs. The Regional Lead acts as the primary liaison between Global Vulnerability Management, regional technology teams, application owners, infrastructure teams, cloud platforms, risk functions, and senior management to drive vulnerability reduction and improve the organisation’s cyber resilience.

What we’ll offer you

• 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

• Leading the regional vulnerability response function and oversee the activities of Vulnerability Response Managers
• Ensuring serious vulnerabilities are assessed and prioritized according to enterprise standards
• Driving remediation of serious vulnerabilities and regulatory-relevant vulnerabilities
• Coordinating regional response to zero-day and actively exploited vulnerabilities
• Monitoring and managing regional vulnerability exposure and risk
• Acting as the senior representative for vulnerability response within the region

Your skills and experience

• Extensive experience in Vulnerability Management, Cyber Defense, Security Operations, or Cyber Risk Management
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams
• Proven track record managing enterprise-scale vulnerability remediation programmes
• Experience operating within complex, global organisations
• Exposure to regulatory environments such as NIST SP 800-40, DORA, FCA/PRA requirements, ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Strong understanding of risk-based vulnerability prioritization
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• 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).

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

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. Click here to see what we do. Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to be named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality and has been awarded a Proud Employer Trailblazer Status from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers. If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge at [e-mail] to discuss. For more information about our recruitment process and available adjustments, please visit our Hiring Experience page. 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. For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities. Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management (DWS) division. Together we can make a great impact for our clients at home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security. More information at: Deutsche Bank Careers (db.com)