R0394925 - Private Bank Transformation – Advisory & Suitability Transformation Program Manager [...]

DEUTSCHE BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A major global bank is seeking a Program Manager in Private Banking to lead transformation initiatives for Wealth Management in Emerging Markets. This high-impact role requires extensive experience in the wealth management domain and a strong ability to manage cross-functional teams and project executions.

Benefits

Flexible benefits plan

Comprehensive leave benefits

Gender Neutral Parental Leave

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual paid leave

Qualifications

• 15+ years delivering high-impact projects in wealth management.
• Experience with Sales/Advisory platforms and tools.
• Advanced communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own Sales/Advisory transformation initiatives.
• Drive deployment of new advisory platform features.
• Oversee automation initiatives for client suitability validation.

Skills

Project Management

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Management or Project Management

Tools

Agile

Waterfall

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

Job description

Details of the Division and Team:

Deutsche Bank’s Private Banking business is one of the largest wealth managers worldwide. We offer affluent clients a broad range of traditional and alternative investment solutions, as well as comprehensive advice on all aspects of Private Banking.

At Deutsche Bank Wealth Management, we want to fundamentally improve the way our clients perceive our offering. To this end, we must develop outstanding technical solutions and competitive products that enable a unique, end-to-end client experience that’s driven by client demand.

As a trusted partner of wealthy individuals and entrepreneurs, family offices and foundations. We create lasting value for clients. We develop bespoke solutions for our clients around the world, for instance wealth planning across successive generations and international borders, asset management with individual risk management, loans and deposits. All this is possible thanks to our global network, our many years of experience and our close collaboration with the Corporate & Investment Bank and Deutsche Asset Management. We combine financial strength and stability with trustworthy partnership and forward-thinking in order to build sustainable and beneficial client relationships.

What we will 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 center.

You can expect:

• Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services
• Comprehensive leave benefits
• Gender Neutral Parental Leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement

Your key responsibilities:

The Program Manager leads and owns all the Sales/Advisory and Suitability transformation initiatives across our Wealth Management segment for Emerging Markets, from interacting with business stakeholders, understanding business needs, defining the possible high level solutions, business requirement, drafting business case, analysing flow charts, preparing change request and delivering the process/ system enhancements by coordinating with technology team, Front Office team, Middle office team, vendors, etc., communicating the progress with business stakeholders, etc. Also, working on Process/ system changes derived from suitability requirements. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership, domain expertise in wealth management advisory processes, and hands-on program execution skills.

• Lead large-scale Advisory & Suitability projects from initiation to go live, including planning, stakeholder alignment, budgeting, execution and reporting.
• Drive the regional deployment of a new advisory platform offering features such as Portfolio risk and return analysis, Portfolio optimization, Client-ready portfolio summary reporting, etc.
• Oversee automation initiatives that streamline the client suitability validation process before trade execution, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards
• Leading testing and implementation activities, including coordinating user acceptance testing and executing user training.
• Provide regular project updates and achieve buy-in from impacted stakeholders as required.
• Establish & manage relationships with key stakeholders to understand critical business needs.
• Engage with business stakeholders and delivery team members across the globe to deliver standard solutions

Your skills and experience:

• A minimum of 15+ years of experience delivering high-impact projects
• Experience in the Private Banking/Wealth Management domain and understanding of Sales/ Advisory platforms or Portfolio tools.
• Experience in Sales, Advisory, Suitability, Portfolio optimization, Pre Trade Engines/etc
• Good knowledge of business analysis / project management methodologies and tools (Agile, Waterfall, Jira, Confluence, MS Office).
• Possess strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, able to lead project working groups
• Bachelor, Master/MBA in relevant field e.g. Business Management, Project Management
• Track record of having delivered significant changes to processes, technology, and ways of working that delivered value to the business and increased efficiency and effectiveness of an organization
• Advanced communication skills, including an ability to influence others and understanding how people go through a change and the change process
• Possess strong facilitation and data gathering skills, able to lead project working groups
• High level of attention to detail, hands-on mentality and pro-active attitude
• Self-motivated and flexibility to work autonomously coupled with ability to work in virtual teams and matrix/ global organisations including appreciation of different cultures during collaborating and sharing
• A team player who continually collaborates and shares information
• Fluent in English (written/ verbal)
• Good knowledge of business analysis methods and tools (Agile, Waterfall, Jira, Confluence, MS Office)
• Experience in Agile ways of working with strong ability to apply Design Thinking methodologies and techniques (such as User Personas, User Journey, Minimum Viable Products / Experiments)
• Ability to communicate in a concise & precise manner on business topics
• Comfortable working with ambiguity

Role is required to be performed on-site at One Raffles Quay office. Relevant vaccination requirements may apply.

How we’ll support you:

• 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
• Training and development to help you excel in your career

About us and our teams:

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

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.