Senior Specialist Whistleblowing

Deutsche Bank; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global banking institution in London seeks an experienced professional for the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) function. You will manage whistleblowing matters, ensure proper escalation, and support internal investigations into fraud. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree and demonstrates exceptional personal integrity and communication skills. Competitive salary with a hybrid work model and flexible benefits offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive salary

30 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits, including Retail Discounts

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• High level of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Proven ability to work on multiple complex deliverables.
• Excellent understanding of whistleblowing regulations.
• Experience in supporting internal investigations.
• Good judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Intake, triage, escalation, and documentation of reports.
• Represent the WBCF to UK, Americas, and Asia Pacific.
• Compile information materials on whistleblowing.
• Conduct training and awareness sessions.
• Support the development of the global whistleblowing framework.

Skills

Personal integrity

Judgment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Deutsche Bank benefits from having a highly experienced and dedicated Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) function, which performs a crucial role in keeping Deutsche Bank’s business operations and global financial services clean from financial crime while serving the interests of the Bank and society. Our regional/global matrix structure allows for flexible responses to challenges in the core areas of Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions & Embargoes, Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption, Investigations & Intelligence, Monitoring & Screening, and Risk Assessment. Our AFC Team will provide you with opportunities to learn, grow and define your career. We foster an open, diverse, and inclusive team culture, that is engaged and well-supported for prosperity and enjoyment of a life/work balance.

You will be joining the Whistleblowing Central Function (WBCF), a dedicated team within AFC – Central Investigation Function tasked with the review, logging and triage of confidential escalations, thus ensuring appropriate follow-up of reports relating to potential whistleblowing. The WBCF operates in a dual hub model with personnel located in London and Frankfurt and oversees the Deutsche Bank Whistleblowing program globally.

Your key responsibilities

• Intake, triage, escalation, allocation and documentation of reports and whistleblowing matters including oversight of matters triaged by other WBCF operatives.
• Represent the WBCF towards the United Kingdom, Americas and Asia Pacific and act as central point of contact for local stakeholders including individuals raising reports, internal investigative functions and subject matter experts responsible for following-up on reports alleging possible violations.
• Compile information materials on whistleblowing including development of case summaries / case studies in an appropriate format.
• Conduct training and awareness sessions on whistleblowing.
• Support the function in developing the global whistleblowing framework further; drive different change topics and update processes, procedures, and guidelines in line with changing regulatory requirements.

Your skills and experience

• High level of personal integrity and professionalism, the ability to handle sensitive information, good judgment and a high level of discretion.
• Proven ability to work on multiple complex deliverables at the same time and manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent understanding of whistleblowing regulation and/or whistleblowing reporting channels and handling of escalations.
• Experienced in conducting and/or supporting internal investigations into fraud and misconduct, with relevant professional certifications.
• University degree in relevant field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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).

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.

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 The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 for six 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.

If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on [e-mail] to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively, you can share your phone number, and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.

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.