Anti- Laundering; AML and Client; KYC Policy Divisional Lead – Corporate Bank

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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) Policy Divisional Lead – Corporate Bank & Investment Bank

London

Vice President

Deutsche Bank benefits from having a highly experienced and dedicated Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) function, which performs a crucial role in keeping Deutsche Bank’s business operations and global financial services clean from financial crime while serving the interests of the Bank and society. Our regional/global matrix structure allows for flexible responses to challenges in the core areas of: AML, Sanctions & Embargoes, Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption, Investigations & Intelligence, Monitoring & Screening, and Risk Assessment.

Our AFC Team will provide you with opportunities to learn, grow and define your career. We foster an open, diverse, and inclusive team culture, that is engaged and well-supported for prosperity and enjoyment of a life/work balance

You will be joining the Global AML & KYC Policy team who are responsible for setting the global AML and KYC standard cross-divisionally and ensuring that German and European (EU) AML regulatory obligations are adhered to. The team provides cross-divisional support across the first line of defence (1

LoD) and second line of defence (2

LoD) providing policy advice and guidance.

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4
  
  Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

• Develop and maintain Product and Entity specialist content within the AML & KYC Policy to align with regulatory expectations and business needs. Crucially, you will act as the arbiter of policy intent, guiding Business Divisions in its accurate interpretation and practical application. This also includes assisting and supporting the AML & KYC policy EU AML package workstream
• Serve as the definitive AFC subject matter expert, providing incisive guidance and interpretation on policy application to our Business Line AFC teams.
• Critically evaluate and, where warranted, formally approve KYC policy dispensations, including permanent waivers and exemptions, exercising sound judgment in balancing risk mitigation with business enablement.
• Design and deliver sophisticated KYC training and guidance, elevating the expertise of AFC professionals across diverse business units and geographies.
• Represent the organization in engagements with industry consortia, governmental bodies, and regulatory authorities, contributing to and influencing the broader AFC ecosystem.

• A profound and practical command of pertinent Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Substantial experience in financial crime compliance, ideally underpinned by a recognized professional AML qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory mandates into clear, actionable, and understandable directives for diverse audiences.
• The capacity to operate with autonomy, make judicious decisions, and lead projects to successful completion with transparency and accountability.
• Proven experience navigating and effectively collaborating within a large, multinational organization, fostering productive relationships with both business and AFC stakeholders.

• Training and development to help you excel in your career

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities

• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your…