Tech Risk Strategic Initiatives Lead, VP

Job Description

Role Description The first line Tech Risk function for business divisions CB, IB and Ops at Deutsche Bank sits within the Divisional Control Office. CB and IB front-to-back have the largest footprint as a risk bearing function within the banking divisions, and you will be part of a dynamic team which is consistently in demand for providing insights, assessments and managing Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (IS) risks on behalf of the business. Divisional Control Office (DCO) team ensures that the division operates with high levels of integrity. It is responsible for supporting the business by developing, implementing and maintaining a risk culture to ensure a strong and sustainable business control environment whilst minimizing risk arising from non-financial risk factors. DCO strategy includes improving the risk management information and strengthening the governance and risk culture. As part of the team, you will join the Banks journey and contribute towards our strategic goal of managing technology risk within appetite whilst enabling adoption of emerging and new technologies for business growth. This role will specifically focus on managing the Program office for the Technology Risk function and working directly with the Global Head of Technology Risk for CB, IB and Ops. Your Key Responsibilities Oversee strategic initiatives, from development through successful execution, under the guidance of senior leadership Review, design, and execute improvements to organizational structure; find knowledge and skills gaps and help address them Improve current processes and optimize organizational procedures for efficiency and productivity to support proactive risk management Manage and Support the Head of Technology Risk on budgetary aspects of the team including headcount and learning & development needs Serve as liaison with employees, senior stakeholders, and Senior Management on various matters including project updates and team communications Assist in running campaigns/roadshows in establishing the 1LoD Technology risk function and ongoing interactive sessions with business teams to embed positive technology risk culture. Your Skills & Qualifications: Relevant experience of working in a Strategy/Project team in a Technology division across IT/IS risk types Strong understanding of Tech controls framework COBIT, NIST Excellent presentation skills with ability to create and maintain decks Proven people management skills with ability to lead activities independently Strong quantitative and analytical skills required to critically evaluate information for key risk assessments Strong project management skills and a proactive team partner Influencing, negotiation skills and stakeholder management expertise Proficiency with automating tasks to improve efficiency a plus, but not mandatory.