Job Description:
Job Title: Head of Branch Technology, India and South Asia Cluster lead
Location: Mumbai
Deutsche Bank is seeking an experienced Technology Director to lead the provision of IT services to the DBAG franchises in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The role sits within the Global Technology Infrastructure reporting into the Asia Pacific Head of Branch Technology and will be based out of Mumbai. The individual will be expected to oversee the continued modernisation of the Bank’s IT infrastructure and local application platforms whilst maintaining a strong control over risk and regulatory portfolio and financial performance of the department.
What we’ll offer you
As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy
- Best in class leave policy
- Gender neutral parental leaves
- 100% reimbursement under child care assistance benefit (gender neutral)
- Flexible working arrangements
- 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
Responsibilities:
- Be accountable for the provision of technology services, within budget, at industry-leading standards to the DBAG India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh franchises.
- Work closely with local, regional, and global C-level executives to support technology strategy and aggressive business growth.
- Inspire, supervise, and oversee the development and recruitment of technology staff in Mumbai.
- Partner with regional and functional technology leaders and stakeholders to develop and implement new technologies and infrastructure in India.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand their needs and develop best strategies to support India franchise growth from technology perspective.
- Analyze the current technology infrastructure and ensure that DBAG India operations comply with internal risk and control standards plus Indian and global banking regulations and laws.
- Ensure the stability and security of the business’ IT assets and services.
- Represent IT service delivery at local and regional Stakeholders and Operating /Executive Committees
- Ensure the optimal allocation and utilization of technology resource.
- Establish clear operating model for the department with explicit roles and responsibilities between team members.
- Establish the IT department’s operative goals and objectives.
- Coordination and oversight of our strategic 3rd party vendors and outsourcing activities
- Actively engage with the other Asia country technology leaders, and where required, take on regional responsibility for the delivery of pan-Asia initiatives or services
Requirements:
- Qualifications: Bachelors
- Experience: 15 years +
- Languages: English: Speak / Write Fluently
- Must have:
- A solid understanding of technology in an enterprise context, spanning; infrastructure, end user and application services, cloud hosting and AI
- Deep knowledge of financial services business principles and banking operations
- Extensive experience working in technology in senior leadership role and/or business roles within a company.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders from both business and regional / global technology functions.
- understand business needs and develop strategies to support it.
- Has experience of, and can talk with nuance about
- People development and management and building high performing teams.
- IT strategy and current industry trends
- Software delivery practices
- Data management
- Solid knowledge of India banking regulation with respect to IT services
- IT Change and Transformation delivery - keep programs and projects spanning multiple infrastructure areas.
- IT service management
- Non-financial risk and cyber-threats
How we’ll support you
- Training and development to help you excel in your career.
- 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.
About us and our teams
Please visit our company website for further information:
https://www.db.com/company/company.htm
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.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning multiple medical plan options along with dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and disability protection.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is described as generous, including annual leave, sick leave, public holidays, wellbeing leave, volunteering leave in some regions, and expanded bereavement leave in certain locations.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is presented as a matched savings plan (401(k)), reinforcing longer-term financial security as part of the rewards package.
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