Investment Banking - Reference Data Analyst (Reference Data & SSI Ops EMEA) - Associate

9019 Deutsche Knowledge Services Pte. Ltd., Manila Branch; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Attractive Retirement Benefit

Medical and Life Insurance

20 days Annual Vacation Leaves

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG in Manila seeks an experienced Reference Data Analyst to oversee data lifecycle and ensure quality across systems. You will coordinate with Front Office, Middle Office, Audit, and Compliance while supporting data set-up, storage, and distribution.

The role emphasizes participation in projects to streamline infrastructure, meet regulatory requirements, and drive efficiency with strong data controls and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in static data management.
• Basic knowledge of banking operations and financial products (FI, derivatives).
• Strong communication and coordination skills with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact and backup for AVP.
• Manage and monitor team mailboxes and stakeholder connects.
• Ensure regulatory and audit deadlines are met.
• Prepare process KOP and assist in process changes.
• Provide training, UAT, and IT support.
• Lead remediation and incident escalation as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clear communication with Business

Multi-line management

Problem solving

AI tools for productivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description: Job Title: Investment Banking - Reference Data Analyst (Reference Data & SSI Ops EMEA) - Associate

Location: Manila Corporate Title: Associate

Overview The Reference Data Analyst focuses on effective oversight of strategic data used across the bank’s systems and infrastructure. The Reference Data Analyst supports various elements of the data lifecycle, from ensuring that data is captured from the best source, to validating and classifying, and operating controls that optimize its quality and maximize coverage. The Reference Data Analyst has responsibility for maintaining robust processes related to data set-up, storage and distribution, as well as system configuration, together with participation in projects designed to streamline infrastructure and improve efficiency. Reference data is integral to the bank’s response to regulatory requirements. Close partnership is needed with stakeholders such as Front Office, Middle Office, Audit, Compliance and Regulatory Reporting to deliver solutions that balance immediate business priorities with long term strategic objectives.

What we’ll offer you

• Competitive Salary
• Attractive Retirement Benefit
• Medical and Life Insurance upon employment
• 20 days Annual Vacation Leaves

Your key responsibilities

• Process: First point of contact/Backup in absence of AVP.
• Managing & monitoring of the mailboxes.
• Arranging connects for the team with the Stakeholders Assisting the team in terms of processing the request.
• Ensure that regulatory and audit deadlines and obligations are effectively met.
• Preparation of process KOP & assisting the team in KOP accordingly.
• Training/UAT testing/IT support.
• People: Ensuring staff members follow company policies and procedures.
• Provide structured feedback to NCT population on quality and productivity on monthly basis.
• Arranging connects for the team with management on fortnightly basis.
• Contribute to the selection process of NCT population.
• Nominating for the R&R.
• Control: Oversees team to meet targets set at the time of TPI discussion.
• Identify training needs of the team to improve performance.
• Possess a clear and in-depth understanding of policies and share across team members.
• Provides transparency regarding operational incidents, root causes and proposed remediation.
• Plays a lead role in remediation.
• Effectively manages escalation notification to AVP with estimated potential or actual impact.
• Managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Performing Quality check for the team.
• Ensuring the mandatory trainings are completed by the team within the time.
• Change: Encouraging the SME’s of the team to work on process improvement ideas.
• Downloading and updating the team with the constant process changes.
• Participation in process transition/SOS/VRM.

Your skills and experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field Will follow the EMEA work schedule (3PM-12MN, M-F) Candidate should have at least 8 to 10 years of minimum work experience in static data Basic knowledge of Banking operations/Financial Products (Fixed income cash & derivatives Financial Products and financial instruments including Futures, Options, Swaps).
• Investigate open items and resolve as required.
• Escalate unresolved open items per departmental policy
• Excellent communication skills.
• Should communicate clearly with Business.
• Should be able to manage multiple business lines / departments with appropriate controls.
• Should make informed decisions keeping business and other relevant departments in mind.
• Responsible to distribute work, assign account responsibilities coordinate necessary trainings within the process.
• Ensure that process should be Audit ready all the time.
• Interaction with the Middle Office and/or Clients to ensure the timely and accurate processing of all life cycle events.
• Adherence to STARC standards and procedures and ensuring that there are no lapses or gaps in control.
• Manage staff on a daily basis, distribute work, assign account responsibilities, ensure appropriate staff levels, and provide necessary training.
• Understand and effectively manage risks through timely and accurate escalation.
• Responsible for all process related MI reports
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to all activities and create the environment for others to emulate this behavior.
• Develop a breadth of knowledge across the team in order to provide as required, support/assistance to other teams.
• Share knowledge and provide appropriate training, guidance or coaching for the team Understand the purpose of the process performed, key risks and mitigating controls.
• Problem Solving Skills – ability to think ‘Out of the Box’ and independently work around issues that arise time to time.
• Ability to make the team work quickly and accurately, even under tight deadlines and should be flexible in working hours, also should be able to support in different time zones on rotational basis.
• 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

About us and our teams

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network.

Our values define the working environment we strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential.

Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer. We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance.

We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

Deutsche Bank & Diversity 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)