CTO I&A Transformation Director & Capability LeadAccess Lifecycle & Role Management, Director

Deutsche Bank AG; Pune District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class leave policy

Gender neutral parental leaves

Certification sponsorship

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG in Pune, India seeks a Director-level CTO I&A Transformation Director & Capability Lead for Access Lifecycle & Role Management. You will shape capability strategy, drive global transformation teams, and manage vendor relationships while reporting to senior leadership.

Role requires deep knowledge of I&A processes, ForgeRock and SailPoint, stakeholder engagement with CSO and regulators, and occasional travel to Frankfurt. Flexible benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of large-scale transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Capability Strategy and Target State: define the Access Lifecycle and Role Management CTO capability strategy, target architecture, operating model, and investment roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Change management

AI & automation

Tools

ForgeRock

SailPoint

Job description

Job Description: Job Title: CTO I&A Transformation Director & Capability Lead Access Lifecycle & Role Management Location: Pune, India Corporate Title: Director Role Description

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

Benefits

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Capability Strategy and Target State: Define and maintain the Access Lifecycle and Role Management CTO capability strategy, target architecture, operating model, and investment roadmap, translating enterprise security and technology priorities into executable transformation outcomes.
• Access Lifecycle & Role Management Technology Transformation: Lead the end-to-end modernization of the related I&A processes and technology using AI for role mining.
• Program Delivery: Deliver transformation milestones aligned with security, compliance, and operational efficiency goals, ensuring transparent reporting of delivery status, risks, dependencies, funding implications, and strategic trade-offs.
• Team & Vendor Management: Lead global teams across engineering, operations, and transformation; ensure vendors meet internal standards and KPIs.
• Contract Management: Oversee multi-vendor contracts, performance, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent I&A ALM & RM with CSO, work closely with CSO ISPS, wider TDI, business stakeholders, steering committees, auditors, and regulators.
• Executive Communication: Prepare clear briefings and decision materials for senior executives and regulators.
• Travel: One or two trips per year to Frankfurt, subject to business needs.

Your skills and experience

• Proven leadership of large-scale transformation programs.
• Experience with the implementation of complex IT systems.
• Deep knowledge of I&A processes and technologies, i.e. ForgeRock / SailPoint.
• Experience managing distributed teams and vendors in matrix organizations.
• Strong program management, stakeholder communication, and change leadership skills.
• Experience in contract negotiation and vendor performance management.
• Ability to present clearly to senior executives, auditors, and regulators.
• Knowledge of financial-services regulatory and audit frameworks.
• Experience working with global technology hubs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Resolve legacy integration, cloud adoption, and system harmonization challenges while ensuring resilient and scalable solutions.
• Prepare high-quality steering materials and provide hands‑on support for executive readiness.
• Build a collaborative, high‑performing culture and promote knowledge sharing across teams.
• Align vendors with internal standards, KPIs, and security and risk practices.
• Balance migration speed with security and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise 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

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information: https://www.db.com/company/company.html 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)