NBO, Reputational Risk, OR ESG and AI & DA - AVP - Berlin (f/m/x)

Details of the role and how it fits into the team

This role sits within the Operational Risk Management (ORM) function, with a focus on overseeing and enhancing the bank’s approach to digitalisation risk. The position is embedded in the Chief Risk Office (CRO) of the organisation and contributes to the strengthening of the bank’s risk governance across digital processes, digital assets, technology‑enabled services, and emerging regulatory expectations.

Your key responsibilities

• Support independent oversight, challenge, and guidance on digitalisation‑related risks across business and infrastructure functions.

• Perform detailed risk assessments and analysis of digital risks arising from automation, digital assets, cloud solutions, digital workflows, AI/ML‑enabled processes, and end‑to‑end process transformation initiatives.

• Support the development and maintenance of the bank’s digitalisation risk framework, including risk taxonomies, control standards, and risk assessment methodologies.

• Monitor regulatory developments in areas such as digital operational resilience, digital assets, and technology governance, and support regulatory impact assessments and implementation activities under senior guidance.

• Work closely with 1st Line teams and specialist functions to gather information, perform thematic reviews, assess control effectiveness, and track remediation actions related to digitalisation risk.

• Prepare high‑quality analysis, documentation, and materials to support senior ORM stakeholders, risk governance forums, and internal reporting.

Your skills and experiences

• Degree in Business, Finance, Technology, Engineering, Risk Management, or a related discipline.

• Experience in operational risk, digitalisation risk, technology risk, or a related control function, ideally within a financial institution or regulated environment.

• Practical, hands‑on understanding of digital technologies and architectures, including cloud platforms, APIs, automation technologies, and distributed systems.

• Experience supporting the assessment of technology‑enabled processes and digital transformation initiatives from a risk and control perspective.

• Understanding of cloud architectures (e.g. GCP, AWS, Azure) and associated operational and resilience risks.

• Understanding of API architectures, microservices environments, and platform‑based digital ecosystems.

• Familiarity with digital assets and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) and their associated risk considerations.

• Working knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. DORA, MiCAR, technology outsourcing, and digital operational resilience).

• Strong analytical and documentation skills, with the ability to produce clear, evidence‑based analysis and communicate findings effectively to senior stakeholders.

What we offer

We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs.

• Emotionally and mentally balanced
  A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.

• Physically thriving
  We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition.

• Socially connected
  Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being. You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Financially secure
  We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future. You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or “Deutschlandticket”.

Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions.

This job is available in full and parttime.

In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Manuela Niedling.

Contact Manuela Niedling: +49 1731822591

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.