Regulatory Control Senior Advisor, AVP - SME

Position Overview

Job Title: Regulatory Control Senior Advisor, AVP - SME

Corporate Title: AVP

Location: Bangalore, India

Role Description

As AVP within the Sanction Alert Investigations team, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the institution against financial crime risks by leading the triage, analysis, and resolution of sanctions-related alerts. You'll ensure timely, accurate, and compliant investigations aligned with global regulatory expectations and internal governance frameworks.

This role demands a sharp analytical mind, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex geopolitical and regulatory landscapes. You'll be a key contributor to the institution's reputation for integrity and resilience.

Early (covering end of APAC hours and EMEA/UK) and Late (covering end of EMEA/UK and early part of US)

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy,

Best in class leave policy.
Gender neutral parental leaves
100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
Accident and Term life Insurance
Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

Alert Review & Triage:
- Lead the investigation of sanctions screening alerts across payment, client, and trade finance flows.
- Apply risk-based analysis to determine true matches vs. false positives, and follow-up actions.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure investigations comply with OFAC, UN, EU, UK HMT, and other applicable sanctions regimes.
- Escalate sensitive hits to relevant stakeholders and support regulatory reporting.
Governance & Documentation:
- Maintain high-quality investigative records and audit trails.
- Contribute to MI reporting and trend analysis for senior management and governance forums.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Liaise with internal teams (e.g., Legal, Compliance, Operations) to resolve complex cases.
- Support training and awareness initiatives across the business.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify process enhancements and contribute to system tuning efforts.
- Stay abreast of evolving sanctions regulations and geopolitical developments.

Your skills and experience

Proven experience in sanctions investigations, AML, or financial crime compliance.
Understanding of global sanctions regimes and screening technologies.
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
Familiarity with screening systems is a plus.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.

How we'll support you

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

About us and our teams

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We strive for a 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.