Data Governance & Management – Associate

The Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime (CAFC) Data Office is responsible for Data Governance and Management across key functions including AFC, Compliance, and Legal. The team supports these functions in establishing and improving data governance to achieve critical business outcomes such as effective control operation, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

The CAFC Data Governance and Management team implements Deutsche Banks Enterprise Data Management Framework focusing on controls, culture, and capabilities to drive improved data quality, reduce audit and regulatory findings, and strengthen controls.

As a member of the Divisional Data Office, the role holder will support both Run-the-Bank and Change-the-Bank initiatives, with a particular focus on Financial Crime Risk Assessment (FCRA) data collation, processing, testing, and automation.

Your key responsibilities

• Document and maintain existing and new processes; respond to internal and external audit queries and communicate updates clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Independently manage the FCRA data collection process across multiple metrics, including template generation, data collection, quality checks, and stakeholder escalation.
• Perform variance analysis and develop a deep understanding of underlying data sources used in Financial Crime Risk Assessment.
• Collaborate with TDI on new releases and ensure new data sources align with Deutsche Banks Data Governance standards.
• Maintain metadata in Collibra, visualize data lineage in Solidatus, and ensure certification and control coverage.
• Automate manual data processes using tools such as Python, SQL, and Power Query to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Translate complex technical issues into simple, actionable insights for business stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Your skills and experience

• 6+ years of experience in data management within financial services, with a strong understanding of data risks and controls.
• Familiarity with industry-standard frameworks such as DCAM or DAMA (certification preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Data cataloguing using Collibra, Data lineage documentation using Solidatus and Data control assessment and monitoring
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Power Query for data analysis and automation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across global teams.