Position Overview:

Our global suite of cash management services offers a wide range of solutions to meet clients’ specific requirements thereby providing them with the time and means to concentrate on their core business. Furthermore, our market leading products and services enable our clients to reduce transaction costs, consolidate operations and expand revenue opportunities. Our award winning client service centres are located in all the relevant financial centres worldwide, providing clients with access to an unrivalled global network.

Your Role:

In this KYC (Know Your Customer) Officer role you will support the Corporate Bank covering financial institution clients in Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (EEMEA). You will work directly with the Accountable Client Owner (ACO) responsible for the client relationships with our correspondent banking clients to complete client KYC adoptions, reviews, ensuring adherence to Deutsche Bank’s KYC / Ant Money Laundering (AML) Compliance requirements. Today’s regulatory and compliance environment requires a robust and efficient KYC process and strong non-financial risk management, making you key to the first line of defence role of the business.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• KYC Risk Assessment and Management including active client research, screening prospects before on-boarding, supporting the ACO in presentation of clients in relevant internal committees and completion of AML country overviews
• Prepare KYC-related client discussions and AML interviews for periodic review and new client adoptions; Conduct AML interviews with clients onsite or virtually in close coordination with the ACO
• Conduct and assess Account Activity Reviews for continuous monitoring of clients’ transaction flows; MIS management – support KYC aspects of regular and ad hoc MIS reporting / analysis
• Liaise with local Compliance, Anti Financial Crime and Sanctions & Embargo teams as well as other infrastructure and product teams for file specific clarifications creating a holistic KYC record
• Organise and conduct training sessions, workshops / seminars for clients on non-financial risk KYC / AML topics

Your Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience with KYC assessments, Quality Assurance, Anti Financial Crime and knowledge of Correspondent Banking Due Diligence Standards preferred
• Good understanding of KYC laws / regulations, compliance risk as well as non-financial risk, and documentation aspects of KYC process for correspondent banking relationships
• Strong analytical and organisational skills; a proactive and fast learner
• Excellent written communication skills (English mandatory. Arabic & French preferred) and the ability to build and maintain relationships
• Previous experience in a leadership role preferred
• Resilience and commitment, ability to plan, prioritise and work under pressure

Benefits & Wellbeing

Work-life balance

A healthy work-life balance is essential in sustaining a meaningful career. With a range of benefits including flexible time management, we provide the tools you need to manage professional and personal commitments.

Home office flexible work time
We support flexible working, whether that’s working from home, flexible working hours or even part-time working. However, it is important to note that opportunities will vary depending on your particular role.

Annual leave & more
Every employee is entitled to 30 days annual leave per annum. Additionally, paid leave will be granted for special events including, wedding/civil partnerships, compassionate leave, paternity leave or when you’re caring for a sick child. On top of the statutory 36 months of parental leave (Germany), Deutsche Bank offers an extra six months of parental leave – providing you have been with us for more than three years.

Support & Counselling
Whether you need professional help or personal advice: Deutsche Bank offers a comprehensive support network ranging from career advice, mental health support, assistance in finding childcare or social care for the elderly.

Health

We are committed to fostering a sustainable work environment that focuses on financial, social, mental and physical wellbeing. With benefits such as preventative health measures, health insurance, sick pay and opportunities to stay physically fit, we believe that we can make a positive contribution towards your overall wellbeing.

Health insurance
You can choose between statutory or a range of private health insurance options. Our statutory health insurance ‘Betriebskrankenkasse BKK’ is available exclusively to Deutsche Bank employees and their families. Aside from shorter waiting times for appointments, BKK provides access to expert medical consultations over the phone and regular health checks.

Health Check & Eye Test
All of our people aged 40 and above, are eligible for a health screening every three years; and for our people over 50, it’s every two years. If you work in front of a screen, you’ll receive an annual eye test and up to €200 towards the cost of a pair of glasses.

Sick pay
Beyond statutory sick pay, Deutsche Bank will also cover the difference between your net salary and the statutory sickness benefit allowance. The duration of the sick pay will be dependent on the number of years you’ve worked with us.

Rewards and everyday benefits

We are dedicated to providing you with the maximum financial security we can offer – from special savings schemes to subsidised public transport, we want you to make the most of your finances. In addition to competitive compensation, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that will help you to thrive.

There is a range of everyday rewards and benefits that are eligible to our people, ranging from commercial discounts, travel insurance, company car and travel season tickets. These benefits and rewards are dependent upon role, and location, and we advise you to research your eligibility on our internal page, HR Connect.

Pension

We understand that pensions can be a dry topic; however here at Deutsche Bank, we are dedicated to simplifying the complexities, so that all of our people can enjoy their lives beyond work. To provide a great foundation for your future, we provide our people with a comprehensive pension scheme that delivers all the security and all the flexibility you need.

Deutsche Bank is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital / civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability.

Our values define the working environment we strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.

We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent written communication skills