Trader and Client Controls – Transaction Monitoring Programme Director

Overview

Position Title: Trader and Client Controls – Transaction Monitoring Programme DirectorLocation: LondonCorporate Title: DirectorGroup Strategic Analytics is part of Group Chief Operation Office (COO) which acts as the bridge between the Bank’s businesses and infrastructure functions to help deliver the efficiency, control, and transformation goals of the Bank. We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Programme Director to take responsibility for a comprehensive programme focused on Transaction Monitoring (TM), ensuring the identification and mitigation of financial crime-related risks. This role requires a strategic thinker with proven expertise in programme management, model risk management, resource and budget oversight, and regulatory/audit engagement. You will lead a team of programme managers with global coverage and play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation from financial crime risks while aligning the programme with business goals and regulatory requirements.What We’ll Offer You

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce enables employees to perform at their best and maintain wellbeing inside and outside the workplace. We are committed to development and wellbeing.Hybrid Working: flexible remote work arrangements where eligibleCompetitive salary and non-contributory pension30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase additional daysLife Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your familyFlexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Bike4Work, and Gym benefitsOpportunity to support CSR programmes with 2 days’ volunteering leave per yearResponsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Transaction Monitoring programme, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgetsDefine programme goals, scope, benefits case and success criteria, ensuring alignment with business strategies and regulatory requirementsDevelop detailed benefits cases, effort estimates and prioritisationOversee the development, validation, and ongoing maintenance of transaction monitoring models, ensuring compliance with model risk management frameworksCollaborate with internal and external model validation teams to ensure governance standards are metEnsure all programme activities meet regulatory expectations, including documentation, reporting and governanceSkills and Experience

Proven experience in programme or portfolio management within financial services, ideally in financial crime, compliance, or risk managementExperience identifying, assessing, and mitigating delivery risks; professional certifications are beneficialExperience with data analytics, machine learning, or AI tools in transaction monitoringExposure to global regulatory requirements and multi-jurisdictional compliance programmesAbility to align programme goals with broader organisational and regulatory objectivesExcellent interpersonal and team-building skills with ability to lead and motivate diverse teams in a matrixed environmentHow We’ll Support You

Flexible working to help balance personal prioritiesCoaching and support from experts in your teamCulture of continuous learning to aid progressionFlexible benefits tailored to your needsCommitment to diversity and equal opportunity; reasonable adjustments available for those with disabilitiesAbout Us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Deutsche Bank in the UK has been named a Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for five consecutive years and has been recognised for LGBTQ+ inclusion. We strive for a culture of excellence through responsibility, initiative, and collaboration. We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work ..... full job details .....