Risk Frameworks Lead

Deutsche Bank AG; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An international financial institution is seeking a professional to lead its nature risk management efforts. You will develop methodologies for risk assessment and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have a university degree and experience in environmental risk management. The role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and several benefits, fostering employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary and non-contributory pension

30 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Experience in climate and environmental risk management in Financial Services.
• Knowledge of nature risk assessment approaches and disclosure frameworks.
• Ability to influence and mobilize teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead processes around nature risks including reporting and scenario analysis.
• Update and evolve methodology for nature-risk assessment.
• Manage compliance with regulatory requirements around nature risks.

Skills

Nature risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in relevant field

Job description

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)'s mission is to shape Bank strategy for risk management at enterprise level, unconstrained by risk types and geographies, together with ERM's partners in Risk and the Bank. ERM manages the enterprise-level risk management framework so that all risks are identified, owned and controlled Bank-wide; and within the agreed risk appetite and culture.

The Climate and Environmental (“C&E”) risk team owns the bank’s framework for the management of Climate Transition, Physical and Nature risks. The team develops approaches and methodologies for the assessment of C&E risks, and is responsible for the related appetite setting, monitoring, and disclosures.

In this exciting role, you will help to take the bank’s nature risk management framework to its next chapter, encompassing governance, risk identification and monitoring, and risk appetite setting.

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

• Leading the bank’s processes around nature risks, including monitoring, reporting, materiality assessment and scenario analysis (including Double Materiality Assessment for disclosures)
• Maintaining, updating and evolving DB’s methodology supporting its nature-risk assessment in line with the latest approaches and developments of the industry
• Implementing portfolio metrics for nature, such as water and biodiversity footprinting
• Overseeing the work to achieve compliance with incoming regulatory requirements around nature risks (e.g. implementation of EBA guidelines on ESG Risk Management)
• Managing the external disclosure for nature in the annual report and respond to questionnaires from external parties

Your skills and experience

• University degree and experience in a climate and environmental risk management role in the Financial Services sector.
• In-depth knowledge of nature risk assessment approaches and disclosure frameworks
• Confidence in challenging the status quo and relationship management skills
• Hands-on approach to work, with strong analytical skills, rigor and attention to detail
• A strong communicator and facilitator, with ability to synthesize and present to a senior audience
• Ability to influence and mobilize teams in different parts of the organization in order to achieve the set goals.

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
• 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)

About us

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

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.

About Us

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.