Job Description

:Job Title: Lead for IB SSI OperationsCorporate Title: Vice PresidentLocation: Jaipur, IndiaRole DescriptionOperations provides support for all of Deutsche Bank's Investment Bank businesses to enable them to deliver transactions and processes to clients. Our people work in established global financial center such as London, New York, Frankfurt, and Singapore, as well as specialist development and service center in locations including India, the US and Philippines. We manage trade lifecycle events and related controls across the Investment Bank's platforms and support global trading desks.A dynamic and diverse division, our objective is to make sure that all our services are executed in a timely and professional manner, that risk is minimized and that the client experience is positive. We are proud of the passion and professionalism of our people, and the work they do. In return, we offer excellent career development opportunities to foster skills and talent.The Controls, Governance and Product Lead manages the following aspects:

• Responsible for oversight and sustainable functioning of processes involved in QA (Quality Assurance). The QA function is critical control to ensure adherence to policies and procedures across the various products and processes supported within IB SSI Operations
• Handles all controls and governance activities including managing the controls within dbGRC, periodic independent testing and recertification of controls. Additionally, the role also involves managing the VRM (Vendor Risk Management) and Intra Group Contracts for the function
• Prepares and facilitates periodic (daily/ weekly / monthly) governance meetings with appropriate stakeholders; reviews all metrics across processes and responsible for the reporting submissions into
• Liaises with Operations and Technology stakeholders to monitor and resolve open Self Identified Issues, Audit Findings and / control observations. Tracks and maintains status of issues and dependencies and provides full transparency of the status of findings to management
• Develop expertise and deep understanding of the solutions within SSI Operations and associated controls. Play a key role in ensuring that the solutions being implemented or in-place across products remain fit-for-purpose to ensure operational risks are managed / mitigated effectively. In addition, he/she will be responsible to manage the product backlog for SSI related applications (such as dbSIR which is the DB repository for Standing Settlement Instructions) to ensure that the data quality and accuracy is continuously maintained for consumers across the bank.
• The role also provides an opportunity to be involved in industry mandated initiatives and vendor engagements to drive operational efficiency, reduction in operational risk and improved client experience.

You will be based in Bangalore/Jaipur, will report to the Global Head of IB SSI Operations and will be a member of the regional Operations management team.The IB SSI Operations teams are responsible for the delivery of operational services to maintain and govern the standing settlement instructions on clientsxe2x80x99 accounts within Investment Bank businesses and some Corporate Bank businesses.Operational services cover both the ("Run The Bank") as well as transformation ("Change the Bank") for these functions. You will also have regional franchise responsibilities outside the core operations area, in either building a capability/competency, employee engagement, industry forums etc.What wexe2x80x99ll offer youAs part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that youxe2x80x99ll enjoy,

• Best in class leave policy.
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Lead QA function responsible for the 6-eye sample reviews across products and processes within the function. Oversight the governance and quality methodology utilized for this. Responsible for the work outputs produced by the QA team (currently comprising of 2 people).
• Responsible for managing (incl. facilitation) of all periodic governance forums within the function; should be able to liaise with multiple stakeholders across business, operations and technology to prepare for the meetings along with materials/agenda and track/maintain minutes of meeting.
• Ensure that all periodic reporting into the various functional and regional forums are promptly completed to time and quality
• Liaise with Divisional Control Office (DCO) / Embedded Risk Team members and Internal Audit teams on Finding closures and ongoing reviews. Facilitate the reviews conducted along with Operations Leads of the function. Track all requests for adhoc data submissions and promptly respond to them by consulting with the IB SSI Operations Head
• Responsible for periodic independent testing of operational controls and their assessment
• Act as a product lead for the function ensuring appropriate controls are in place from technical and operational standpoint; work with Operations and Technology to maintain the BoW and report on progress of delivery across the deliverables. Collaborate with the F2B Transformation Team as needed on any strategic initiatives planned.
• Effectively communicate upwards, regularly reporting on status and sharing work product materials, producing management decks as and when necessary
• Actively support the business strategy, plans and values, contributing to the achievement of a high-performance culture

Your skills and experience

• Overall 10+ years of capital markets / financial services domain experience
• Preferably should have experience working within Operations, with extensive knowledge of the controls framework
• Any experience leading change programs and managing product suites within Operations is a plus
• Strong stakeholder management skills and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to plan, track and monitor work deliverables independently and prioritize work demands
• Experience building benefits case / forecasts and performing cost allocation activities
• Ability to work independently, lead and collaborate effectively with other team members and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving experience and ability to grasp new concepts, provide insights and solutions
• High attention to detail and ability to stay organized despite multiple demands
• Ability to identify and escalate problems at an early stage
• Ability to work in virtual teams and matrix/global organizations

Others

• Proficient communication skills
• Proficient English language skills (written/verbal)
• Ability to work in virtual teams and in matrixed organizations
• Excellent team worker
• Agile methodologies knowledge
• Presentation skills
• Conflict resolution skills

How wexe2x80x99ll support you

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

About us and our teamsPlease visit our company website for further information:We strive for a 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.

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