Global Head of Whistleblowing Central Function and Central Investigations Function

Job Title: Global Head of Whistleblowing Central Function and Central Investigations Function

Location: London/ Frankfurt/ New York

Corporate Title: Managing Director

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.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do its best work and enjoy life inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

Hybrid Working

We have implemented a Hybrid Working Model that enables employees to work flexibly between the office and home, subject to role eligibility.

• 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

Your key 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

Your skills and experience

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required

How you’ll lead

• 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

How we’ll support you

• 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 us

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.