Head of Energy Compliance, Americas - Director

Deutsche Bank AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG in New York, NY seeks Head of Energy Compliance, Americas (Director). You will provide real-time support, implement compliance frameworks for FIC Energy, and challenge new initiatives across the Energy desk in the Investment Bank.

You will lead policy development, supervise controls, coordinate audits, and mentor staff, with a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; JD or MBA is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of US energy regulations and FERC expectations.
• Experience in a sales/trading desk compliance in IB or energy firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft, update, and implement policies and procedures for firm energy exposure.
• Provide regulatory training and supervise control mechanisms.
• Coordinate audits, investigations, and regulator inquiries.
• Lead and mentor junior staff across the Americas.

Skills

Energy regulatory experience

Derivatives regulatory experience

US fixed income regulatory framework

Leadership experience

AI productivity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; JD or MBA a plus

Job description

Job Title Head of Energy Compliance, Americas Corporate Title Director

Location: New York, NY

Overview: As the Head of Fixed Income & Currencies (FIC) Energy Compliance, Americas, you will provide real-time support and challenge to the FIC Energy businesses within the Investment Bank (IB). Your role will involve implementing Compliance frameworks for the Energy business, including providing check and challenge to new business initiatives. You will provide guidance and guardrails on issues related to structuring, sales and trading activities, surveillance and monitoring of controls, supervision, and other matters that are typical for a large global investment bank. The FIC business is currently expanding its Energy business into new products and new markets, and you would be an integral part of establishing that business in a controlled manner. You will provide real-time input to the FIC Energy businesses; understand regulatory and venue regulations and requirements, identify regulatory trends and developments that impact business areas and advise staff and business leadership as to how this may impact their current and proposed activities.

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

• Communicate requirements to business areas on Firm policies and procedures and applicable securities laws and regulations; draft, update, and implement relevant policies and procedures
• Provide regulatory/compliance training; assist the Business in implementing and documenting various supervisory/control mechanisms
• Participate in internal investigations, respond to regulatory inquiries, and coordinate internal and external audits and inspections; interact with federal and state regulators as well as Regional Transmission Organization/Independent System Operator representatives and self-regulatory arms of exchanges and venues
• Coordinate with Compliance colleagues in Testing and Surveillance on oversight activities to monitor for compliance with Firm policies and conduct risk assessments of the Business to ensure effective business control framework

How You’ll Lead

• While the role is an Americas role, you will be a senior and integral contributor to the build-out of and controls for a global business and where relevant provide expertise across regions in coordination with colleagues in Europe and Asia in addition to the Americas
• Member of the Investment Bank Compliance, Americas, management team
• Manage relationships with senior leadership within the FIC Energy business, Control functions in the first line of defense, infrastructure partners and with control partners in the second line of defense

Skills You’ll Need

• Strong energy and derivatives regulatory experience, preferably in a global investment bank or energy firm
• Significant experience with energy products (including a mix of power, natural gas, emissions and oil and oil products)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; JD or MBA a plus
• Functional knowledge of the US fixed income and derivative trading regulatory framework, as well as FERC regulations as well as industry best practices
• Familiarity with securities regulation, aspects of prudential regulation applicable to sales and trading businesses, and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority expectations would be a plus
• Relevant experience providing compliance or legal coverage to a sales or trading desk at an investment bank or energy company
• Proven 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 outputs

Skills That Will Help You Excel

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to make, support, and defend difficult and complex regulatory/compliance decisions in a fast-paced and high-pressured environment
• Ability to project confidence and professionalism in dealings with senior business personnel
• Desire to lead and develop junior staff

Expectations

It 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 $170,000 to $340,000. 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 Benefits At 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.

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.