Risk Manager, Global Operational Resilience, BCM and Crisis Management - Non-Financial Risk Management

Job Description:

Job Title: Risk Manager, Global Operational Resilience, BCM and Crisis Mgmt. Non-Financial Risk Management

Location London

Corporate Title Vice President

The purpose of the Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM) function is to ensure that the bank’s Non-Financial Risk exposure is adequately managed in line with the group wide risk appetite and NFRM framework.

You will work in NFRM which is a matrix organization with business / region and functional specialist axes.

Operational Resilience refers to the ability of firms, FMIs and the sector as a whole to prevent, respond to, recover and learn from operational disruptions. It is the ability to adapt rapidly to the changing environmental and business conditions.

What we’ll 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 centre.

You can expect:  

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a Hybrid Working Model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them

• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days

• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family

• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits

• The opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to facilitate informed risk decision by providing relevant content necessary to formulate a prioritized path forward

• Able to define and embed an effective Risk and Control Environment, supporting the implementation of robust standards into the organization. Familiar in managing and/or developing Risk Appetite and Controls framework

• Responsible for developing global framework, key programs and act as subject matter expertise for Operational Resilience, including DORA elements, BCM and Crisis Mgmt.

• Well versed in Business Continuity Management and Crisis Management methodology and implementation of Business Continuity program required. Maintain up to date knowledge of industry trends and standards, risk management practices, legal and local regulatory requirements

• Managed Crisis as required within the Crisis Management model

• Able to engage regulators and auditors independently and able to lead Operational Resilience and BCM related Governance forums, if required

Your skills and experience

• Risk management experience, preferably in financial or consultancy firm

• Demonstrable experience of operational resilience, business continuity and crisis management lifecycle

• Educated to Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent qualification / work experience in Risk, Finance, Business, Accounting or Economics is beneficial

• Demonstrable success managing and operating in a matrix environment that encompasses functional and geographical diversity

• Proven track record in operating a measurements-based culture supporting continual improvement

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are essential Strong PowerPoint skills

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

• We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for five consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

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.