Job Description

Details of the Division and Team: The Corporate Bank Division is a market leader in cash management, trade finance, lending, trust and agency services and securities services, as well as risk management for foreign exchange and interest rates. Securities Services (SeS) Operations provides custody, clearing and settlement and fund services to global custodians, broker/dealers and prime brokers as well as buy-side firms and other institutional clients.

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 minimised and that the client experience is positive. We are proud of the professionalism of our people, and the work they do. In return, we offer excellent career development opportunities to foster skills and talent. 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 holidays

Your key responsibilities: The Programme Manager will lead all Transformation initiatives under the Last Mile Connectivity programme across Corporate Bank Operations in APAC. The Project Manager is required to lead a team of Operations Engineers for the initiatives and the key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Drive and execute robust country/regional Opco and SteerCo governance on transformation initiatives in collaboration with Operations, Technology, Divisional Control Unit and Business
• Develop project plans, milestones, risk/dependencies and associated MI reports or dashboards for management reporting in a timely fashion
• Lead and administer the rationalisation efforts of last mile connectivity for the APAC region and inventorise in-line with bank standards and policies
• Partner with Technology on the automation/connectivity roadmap synergistically and build a sustainable connectivity with clear prioritisation interlock with Product team
• Close engagement and communication with branch operations to understand the in-country needs and APAC as a whole
• Abilility to interpret complex data sets relating to APAC business to support business and operational insights which drive the Operations Engineers analysis / recommendations for prioritisation
• Drive issue resolution or options articulation around any problems or challenges that crop up in the course of execution of above initiatives
• Ensure experience gleaned and knowledge gathered from various projects is documented and shared across change team for leverage on other ongoing or future initiatives.

Your skills and experience: 5+ years experience in Operations processes and/or as Project Manager in an financial services organization (preferably a Tier 1 corporate & investment bank)

• Understand and translate business requirements to requirement specifications and functional designs and ensure the tech specifications are aligned with the business requirements.
• Analyze and interpret complex data sets relating to APAC business to support business and operational insights
• Perform UAT testing, lead & drive the assigned projects, while ensuring the system and deliverables are within the scope of the contractual requirements towards delivering operational benefits.
• Strong visual skills in PowerPoint, Excel and other MS Office systems
• Strong concept and design skills, an excellent eye for layout, ability to work fast
• Able to identify and drive continuous improvement
• Ability to work in tight deadlines fast-paced environment
• Proven stakeholder management and people skills
• Strong communication and influencing skills working with senior stakeholders
• Open minded, able to share information, transfer knowledge and expertise to colleagues
• Strong organizational/project management skills; ability to identify and prioritize multiple tasks
• An appreciation of technology with strong project management background and understanding of the various corporate banking businesses will be advantageous

Role is required to be performed on-site at One Raffles Quay office. Relevant vaccination requirement applies. 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 Our values define the working environment we strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.
We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.