TFL - Trade Transition - VP

Position Overview

Job Title: TFL - Trade Transition - VP

Location: Bangalore, India

Role Description

• The Vice President provides in-depth technical knowledge and expertise covering complex policies, processes, products and regulatory requirements pertaining to Trade Finance and/or Lending Operations.
• They keep abreast of industry best practices, sharing knowledge with a range of internal stakeholders at all levels, regionally and globally as appropriate. They input to Business strategy as required.
• The Operations Expert represents the Bank by managing strong relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders e.g. industry forums, regulators, third party vendors, market participants and internal divisions e.g. IT, Legal or Product Management.
• They communicate all changes relating to operational requirements, which impact on relevant processes and controls ensuring understanding by the relevant target audiences.
• The Operations Expert identifies analyses and reviews operational readiness for any change-related activities. They define the requirements e.g. for the standardisation of processes/policies, translating the required changes for an operational environment and overview effective implementation.
• They also assess the risks and are responsible for risk mitigation to protect the Bank's reputation.

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

• Managing the portfolio of sourced transaction processing of a particular country/set of countries/regions
• Stakeholder management
• Client satisfaction
• Multiple internal clients, across distinct process groups and locations.
• Growth in a controlled environment
• Measurement and adherence to KPIs
• Keeping errors and operational risks under control. Managing without operational loss.
• Driving Efficiency Gain related projects through various initiatives / changes People Management - Recruitment, development, training and managing attrition
• Focus on the assessment and mitigation of the operational risks in Trade Finance and or Lending
• Ability to remain objective and to independently raise areas of operational risk exposure, while maintaining an effective working relationship with the line and other areas within the bank.
• High degree of people and change management skills
• Demonstrable adherence to the Bank's Values and Beliefs
• Inquisitive and probing approach to problem solving and general assessment Embrace and lead change and transformation ideas

Your skills and experience

• Candidate should have a minimum of 15 years of business experience in an operation management with strong communications skills.
• Strong background and sound knowledge in Trade finance and or Lending Operations, managing team size of 50+ FTE or more.
• Effective decision making and leadership skills. Good analytical skills, high attention to detail, solid organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables / projects that are highly visible and of strategic importance to our clients
• Must be a facilitator managing potentially conflicting objectives
• Proficient in Project Management tools
• Familiar with Financial reporting and planning processes
• Sound knowledge on compliance and regulatory requirements. Sound degree of risk awareness.
• Strong Control/operational risk management experience with an exposure to control practices

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.