Change & Execution Manager - Vice President

Deutsche Bank AG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Deutsche Bank seeks a Vice President, Change Execution Manager to lead strategic programs across the Americas Investment Banking division from New York. You will drive growth initiatives, navigate regulatory landscapes, and enhance efficiency through large-scale change with senior stakeholders.

You will partner with front office and infrastructure teams, manage budgets and risks, develop governance artifacts, and ensure delivery on time and within scope in a hybrid, in-office/remote work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholder communication and reporting, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across front office and infrastructure functions.
• Influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and resources.
• Identify, elevate, and mitigate program risks and issues, developing risk management plans.
• Oversee program budgets and allocate resources effectively across projects.
• Lead large, complex programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring timely, on-scope and on-budget execution.
• Develop and manage key program documentation, including business requirements, timelines, RAID logs, and governance structures.

Skills

Change management

Program management

Stakeholder management

Investment Banking knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title: Change & Execution Manager

Corporate Title: Vice President

Location: New York, NY

Overview

We are looking for a key strategic partner to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Americas Investment Banking division. As Vice President, Change Execution Manager, you will be responsible for leading critical, high-impact programs that drive business growth, navigate complex regulatory landscapes, and enhance efficiency across the division. This is a dynamic opportunity for a proactive and strategic leader to deliver significant results across key areas:

• Business Growth initiatives: Drive the creation and expansion of new trading opportunities, contributing directly to the division’s strategic targets
• Regulatory & Compliance projects: Ensure the Investment Banking division is robustly positioned to meet and exceed mandatory industry regulations, mitigating risks and safeguarding our operations
• Efficiency & Control Improvements: Lead technical upgrades and process enhancements to optimize operations, enhance controls, and adapt to an evolving marketplace

What We Offer You

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
• Educational resources, matching gift, and volunteer programs

What You’ll Do

• Manage stakeholder communication and reporting, providing regular updates to senior management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the front office and infrastructure functions
• Influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and resources
• Identify, elevate, and mitigate program risks and issues, developing risk management plans
• Oversee program budgets and allocate resources effectively across projects

How You’ll Lead

• Lead large, complex programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring timely, on-scope and on-budget execution
• Develop and manage key program documentation, including business requirements, timelines, RAID logs, and governance structures

Skills You’ll Need

• Experience managing significant change initiatives with multiple stakeholders with differing priorities (ideally in Investment Banking but not critically)
• Knowledge/ understanding of Investment Banking business areas (the products; clients and their motivations)
• Collaborative and disciplined approach to program management combined with proven ability to work dynamically and with agility across multiple functions to deliver critical outcomes to pre-agreed plans

Skills That Will Help You Excel

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply structured solutions in diverse business contexts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering strong relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels

Expectations

It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York, NY office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model. Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.

The salary range for this position in New York City is $170K to $190K. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location, and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

Deutsche Bank Benefits

• We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home.

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We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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.

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