Chief Financial Officer - Singapore and ASEAN

Deutsche Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank seeks a finance leader in Singapore, responsible for oversight of financial entities and regulatory compliance. The role involves strategic financial reporting, risk management, and team leadership across multiple countries, requiring extensive experience and strong analytical skills. It offers an opportunity to drive financial strategies and collaborate with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in finance with strong understanding of products.
• Good knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements.
• Experience in managing teams and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee control environment and resolution of audit findings.
• Ensure regulatory and financial information reporting.
• Perform financial planning and analysis of business operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in accounting/finance or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Deutsche Bank’s CFO – Singapore function focuses on reporting the financial position for legal entities in Singapore and acts as the primary interface for host regulatory bodies and country management.

Deutsche Bank’s CFO – ASEAN countries, function focuses on overseeing the Head of Finance/CFOs of the respective countries who is responsible for reporting the financial position for legal entities in their locations and acts as the primary interface for host regulatory bodies and country management.

The position holder is accountable for overseeing the control environment for legal entities within the remit, including the resolution of internal/external audit findings within the respective country, as well as for all matters regarding the organization of the Unit. This includes oversight of the following responsibilities:

Strategy:

• Implements global/regional strategies (including acquisitions, divestments, realignments, and material outsourcings) according to location requirements and country-specific needs.
• Assesses opportunities to maximize/optimize profitability within entities to support Group growth strategy.
• Establishes Legal Entities.
• Provides insight from a local perspective into the development of global policies.
• Assesses and guides on the impact of new activities' financial and regulatory requirements.

Reporting:

• Ensures Financial Regulatory and Group Finance information is reported for legal entities in the country.
• Ensures that accurate and timely financial information is provided to Deutsche Bank's internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages engagement with TDI to ensure reporting platform stability and appropriate incident management.

Steering & Control:

• Oversees the Control Environment for legal entities, including the resolution of internal/external audit findings.
• Coordinates the identification of accounting and financial risks for Business areas and Legal Entities, including SOX and MRP.

Business Operations:

• Performs financial planning and analysis of business operations.
• Coordinates the adoption of a consistent firm-wide approach within the respective area of responsibility.

People & Performance Management:

• Supports the year-end compensation process, including retention, promotion, and performance management for Finance employees.
• Performs target setting, performance evaluation, talent ratings, and career progression for Finance employees.

Advice & Collaboration:

• Interfaces with businesses, country management, regulatory bodies, and external auditors, including providing financial information for these legal entities.

Your skills and experience:

• 20+ years of experience in the finance industry with a strong understanding of financial products & banking systems and good knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Inquisitive mindset to challenge the status quo and drive process improvements and innovative solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in influencing senior stakeholders across functions and managing teams across multiple countries and cultures.
• A degree in accounting/finance or its equivalent is preferred.

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.