Senior Credit Risk Officer

Chief Risk Office Vision is to provide industry-leading independent risk management capabilities in an innovative and efficient manner. Deutsche Bank is exposed to a wide range of risks every day. Credit losses, volatility of market prices, operational failures, infrastructure outages, liquidity shortages, and regulatory and legal matters can all have an impact on the banks capital and reputation. The CRO function has Group-wide, supra-divisional responsibility for the management/control of all credit, market, operational & liquidity risks and the continuing development of methods for risk measurement. In addition, CRO function is responsible for monitoring, analysing and reporting risk on a comprehensive basis. CRO function is structured along three core dimensions: business aligned coverage; overarching regional risk management; and risk & control functions. This includes Credit Risk Management, Market & Valuation Risk Management, Liquidity Risk Management; Anti-Financial Crime, Compliance, Non-Financial Risk Management, Business Selection & Conflicts Office, Enterprise Risk Management, Group Strategic Analytics, and Chief Operating Office.

About Credit Risk Management Function

Credit Risk is a centralised risk-type function within the CRO function. The team is primarily responsible for setting limits and providing credit approvals for single name credit risk, as well as monitoring and managing against these in the context of the banks Enterprise Risk Management framework.

Credit Risk enables CRO to strengthen, enhance and improve control of the banks credit risk. The team provides deep technical expertise to the business aligned risk functions and facilitates strategic business decision-making to improve overall use of the banks capital.

What we will 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. Thats why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

Your key responsibilities:

• Credit Officer responsible for reviewing, recommending and approving complex/structured transactions across business units and wide spectrum of products.
• Support business units in driving strategy to drive optimum risk / return and in line with overall portfolio strategy and risk appetite.
• Maintain DBs high underwriting standards and drive resolution with business units and key stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients, interface directly with front office staff and other CRM units on credit approvals, credit requirements and relationship matters
• Effective resolution of conflicting views with Business in a constructive and professional manner, maintaining DBs underwriting standards, at the same time supporting the Business to achieve agreed targets
• Perform portfolio reviews to ensure risk are proactively assessed and managed.
• Drive audit and regulatory agenda as required.

Your skills and experience:

• Good understanding of credit risk associated with corporate and investment banking products and business; product knowledge including Financing, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Banking, Trade Finance and Derivative products
• Corporate and Financial Institution credit analysis skills with understanding of industry risk drivers; established negotiation skills to deal effectively with conflicting priorities & resources
• Ability to build strong relationships internally with divisional clients locally & globally, as well as internal stakeholders
• Technically strong, with a good understanding of global risk regulations
• Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent professional qualification/relevant work experience. Additional qualification in Risk management would be preferred.

How we'll support you:

• 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
• Training and development to help you excel in your career