Executive Assistant to Americas Chief Risk Officer

Deutsche Bank AG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Deutsche Bank in New York seeks an Executive Assistant to the Americas Chief Risk Officer to coordinate governance, prepare materials for board and regulatory forums, and support senior leadership.

The role drives AI adoption across the division, manages priorities, and ensures readiness for critical engagements while partnering with Front Office and Infrastructure divisions.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in project management and delivering critical deliverables on tight timelines.
• Knowledge of Deutsche Bank and/or risk management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate executive-level governance activities and prepare materials for boards and forums.
• Manage agendas, decisions, action items, and follow-ups for the Americas CRO.
• Identify critical issues and escalate to CRO leadership as needed.
• Promote AI adoption and the use of approved AI tools across CRO Americas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

AI usage

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

AI tools

Job description

Job Description:J ob Title Executive Assistant to Americas Chief Risk OfficerCorporate Title Assistant Vice President / AssociateLocation New YorkOverviewThe Executive Assistant to the Americas Chief Risk Officer (CRO) will report directly to the Americas CRO and support him across several aspects of his remit. This role is responsible for enabling the effective execution of the CRO’s responsibilities through proactive management of priorities, strategic coordination, and executive support. Key responsibilities include coordinating executive-level governance activities, preparing materials for Board, regulatory, and senior management forums, managing strategic communications, and ensuring the CRO is effectively prepared for critical internal and external engagements. The role also supports the delivery of key strategic and regulatory initiatives through effective stakeholder management, cross-divisional coordination, and oversight of high-priority programs and special projects, including divisional AI initiatives to drive adoption and effective use of AI tools across the division. The Executive Assistant will regularly engage with senior leadership in both CRO regionally and globally as well as across the Bank in Front Office and Infrastructure divisions.What We Offer YouA diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaborationA hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer daysEmployee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagementCompetitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefitsEducational resources, matching gift and volunteer programsWhat You’ll DoLead the development and coordination of executive communications, presentations, briefing materials, speaking points, strategic updates, and meeting packages to support senior-level decision making and stakeholder engagementAct as a central point of coordination for requests directed to the Americas CRO, ensuring timely execution, effective prioritization, and appropriate escalation of matters requiring senior management attentionExercise strong judgment and independent challenge in reviewing materials, ensuring content is accurate, concise, strategically focused, and aligned with executive expectationsManage and coordinate agendas for executive meetings, including the tracking of decisions, action items, follow-ups, and key deliverablesProactively identify and highlight critical issues, emerging risks, key decisions, and priority materials requiring attention from the Americas CRO and broader CRO leadership teamHelp drive the adoption and effective use of artificial intelligence across CRO Americas aligned to the CRO’s vision, including supporting divisional AI initiatives, promoting the use of Microsoft Copilot and other approved AI tools, and identifying opportunities to enhance productivity and effectiveness through technologySkills You’ll NeedExcellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skillsExperienced with AI including practical usages (e.g. prompting)Experience in project management and/or managing critical deliverables against tight timelinesDeutsche Bank Organizational knowledge and/or a background in Risk is a plusStrong relationship building and influencing skillsProven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputsSkills That Will Help You ExcelExcellent client and service focus, as well as absolute confidence in working with decision-makers from all levels of the organizationVery good analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to solve complex problems, develop innovative and structured solutionsA high degree of personal initiative and flexibilityA solid understanding of one or multiple risk disciplinesExpectationsIt is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York 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 $85,000 to $153,000. 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 BenefitsAt Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. 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. Click here to learn more!Learn more about your life at Deutsche Bank through the eyes of our current employees: https://careers.db.com/lifeThe California Consumer Privacy Act outlines how companies can use personal information. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Deutsche Bank’s California Privacy Notice please email [e-mail] .#LI-HYBRIDWe 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.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. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights ; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act ; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act .