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About the Role

You will join as the Global Head of the Whistleblowing Central Function (WBCF) and Central Investigations Function (CIF), leading a global team of approximately 65 professionals. The role is responsible for the Bank’s global whistleblowing and investigations frameworks and processes, ensuring consistent, independent and compliant delivery of any non-ER related investigation across the Group. The Whistleblowing Central Function plays a critical role in supporting the Bank's speak-up culture and commitment to raising concerns. Acting as the central intake function for concerns raised under the Raising Concerns (including Whistleblowing) Policy, WBCF provides trusted channels for concerns to be raised, assessed and triaged, ensuring matters are allocated to the appropriate investigative function, including Employee Relations (ER) and the Central Investigations Function (CIF), in accordance with established mandates. The role holder works closely with a broad range of stakeholders across the Bank, particularly Human Resources, including Employee Relations, Legal and Regulatory Management. These partnerships are critical to ensuring consideration of workplace related matters and disciplinary consequences, for the management of legal risk and for appropriate escalation and communication with regulators. The Bank has deliberately positioned the function within this structure to support the independence expected by regulators and other stakeholders, while enabling a consistent and objective approach to the handling of concerns and investigations globally.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the global WBCF and Investigations framework and policies, ensuring consistent and independent execution across regions and functions
Lead the global WBCF and Investigations Function, setting clear direction and priorities, building and developing a strong team across all regions
Oversee the WBCF and Investigations process, ensuring the appropriate handling of all matters, including conflicts of interest and anti-retaliation considerations, and ensuring activities are delivered in line with internal policies, governance standards and applicable regulatory requirements
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on complex and sensitive issues, providing independent challenge where appropriate, and engage with stakeholders on root causes and key themes
Strengthen the bank’s ability to remediate culture and control weaknesses by providing timely, actionable insights
Provide technology leadership, be at the forefront of technological development for investigations and drive continuous improvement in investigation methodology, governance and reporting, including the appropriate use of data, automation and technology
Oversee reporting and provide comprehensive updates to senior management and governance forums, including the Management Board and Supervisory Board where required
Oversee alignment with applicable regulatory expectations and engage with supervisory authorities
Act as a role model in respect to integrity, independence and sound judgement
Provide strategic leadership to shape the function and develop a high performing team
Foster a culture where concerns are raised and handled appropriately
Provide technology and process leadership, be at the forefront of technological development
Build strong relationships while maintaining independence
Ensure clarity of roles and expectations across the function
Promote collaboration while maintaining confidentiality
Drive high performance and continuous improvement

Requirements

Extensive experience leading complex investigations within a global financial services environment
Strong and practice proven understanding of conduct risk, investigations and whistleblowing frameworks
Proven experience in working together with Legal, Compliance, Audit to drive holistic investigation results
Qualified lawyer or extensive experience in working with Legal
Proven experience leading large, global teams in complex organisations
Strong judgement and ability to handle sensitive matters
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide independent challenge
Experience engaging with regulators or governance bodies

Skills

Conduct risk
Investigations
Whistleblowing frameworks
Stakeholder management
Communication
Influencing senior stakeholders
Independent challenge
Regulatory engagement
Technology leadership
Process leadership
Data analysis
Automation

Location

London
Frankfurt
New York

Work Type

Hybrid Working

Experience Level

Managing Director
Extensive experience leading complex investigations
Proven experience leading large, global teams

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
Life Assurance and Private Healthcare
A range of flexible benefits and wellbeing support
Opportunities to support CSR programmes, including volunteering
Training and development to support your career
Flexible working arrangements
A collaborative and inclusive culture
Support from experienced colleagues
A focus on continuous learning

About the Company

We are a global organisation with strong European roots and an extensive international network. This role sits within a broader central governance and control environment, working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation. We 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. 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. More information at: Deutsche Bank Careers (db.com)

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.