Job Description

Divisional Description:

Group COO - Global Procurement ( GP) enables Deutsche Bank ( DB) to optimize supplier relationships to meet its strategic objectives

• We partner across the bank to develop and execute strategies to meet our business requirements
• We apply our understanding of the supply market and specialized procurement capabilities to optimize value created
• We enable the bank to access suppliers by identifying and mitigating vendor risks
• We manage the platforms to enable efficient purchasing of goods and services

Team Description:

Within GP, the Procurement Transformation & Remediation (T&R) team underpins and enables the ambitions of GP through partnering and strong alignment across the function to deliver transformation, defining learning & development and unlocking value creation.

They cover Data & Analytics, Product Management, Strategic Procurement Process, Performance & Governance, Strategy & Engagement and Group Vendor Management Office, Third Party Contracting, and Contingent Workforce Management.

T&R Control Design: Control Workstream Objectives focus on establishing a robust and consistent control process across the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle with clear governance, defined ownership and measurable control effectiveness.

1.Control Identification: Ensure necessary controls* are in place across the entire sourcing lifecycle to ensure risks are addressed consistently (close control gaps and remove duplication)

2.Control Governance: Establish clear control standards, ownership and RACI, supported by governance framework to oversee control compliance, escalation and continuous improvements (including recertification and maintenance)

3.Control Implementation & Monitoring: Ensure controls are implemented, evidenced and measurable through clear attestations, supporting tools and data to monitor design effectiveness in alignment with process and strategy

• Designs target-state, lifecycle-based controls aligned to enterprise frameworks (e.g. R164), shifting from reactive to preventative risk management.
• Ensures global consistency with local adaptability, addressing complexity of cross-country regulatory requirements.

The Control Design AVP is responsible for supporting the development, enhancement and implementation of the Contingent Workforce Management (CWM) control framework across the end-to-end external worker lifecycle.

The role acts as a bridge between business requirements, regulatory obligations, risk management standards and operational execution, translating control objectives into practical, measurable, and sustainable controls.

Working closely with Procurement, HR, Risk, Legal, Tax, Technology and Business stakeholders, the successful candidate will support the design of preventive and detective controls that mitigate contingent workforce risks, strengthen regulatory compliance, and improve governance over the engagement and management of external workers.

The role will also support control assessments, control documentation, control testing readiness, and implementation of strategic control enhancements arising from regulatory findings, audits, risk assessments and operating model changes.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and maintenance of the CWM control framework across the contingent workforce lifecycle.
• Translate risk, regulatory and policy requirements into practical business controls.
• Define and document control objectives, control activities and evidence requirements.
• Partner with Risk, Procurement, HR, Legal and Technology teams to implement effective controls.
• Assess control design adequacy and identify control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Support control testing, assurance reviews and remediation of control deficiencies.
• Maintain control documentation, standards and risk-control mappings.
• Provide control subject matter expertise to programme workstreams and key stakeholders.

Skills:

• Experience in Risk & Control, Operational Risk, Compliance, Audit, Procurement or related functions.
• Understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Experience translating regulatory, policy and business requirements into practical controls.
• Ability to identify control gaps and support implementation of effective control solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work across business, risk, technology and operations teams.
• Experience supporting change, remediation or transformation initiatives.
• Strong documentation and attention to detail.
• Experience in Financial Services or other regulated environments preferred.
• Knowledge of contingent workforce management, third-party risk, HR or procurement processes is advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications in Risk, Audit, Compliance, Business Management or Project Management are beneficial.

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.