Associate Business Manager & Governance Expert, Deutsche Bank

CPO Operations

Salary not provided

Excel

Mid and Senior level

Birmingham

Investment bank and financial services company

Open for applications

Investment bank and financial services company

1001+ employees

B2CB2BInvestingTradingFinancial Services

Open for applications

Salary not provided

Excel

Mid and Senior level

Birmingham

1001+ employees

B2CB2BInvestingTradingFinancial Services

Company mission

To be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients, creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.

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Who you are

Educated to bachelor’s degree level or equivalent qualification or relevant work experience, with exposure to Investment Banking
Experience in a Finance, Business Management or Project Management role
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with experience working with large datasets, dashboards or management information
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex issues and translate them into clear, actionable solutions
Self‑motivated and organised, comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities and changing demands
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarise complex topics for senior audiences and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What the job involves

As an Associate Business Manager & Governance Expert within the Investment Banking & Cross Product Operations (IB CPO) Chief Operating Office (COO), you will support and help steer divisional management across a broad range of business management and governance activities
You will be part of a team that enables IB CPO to deliver critical services aligned to front office needs within Corporate and Investment Banking, including sales and trading support, regulatory compliance, funding, cash and margin management, and operational tax activities
As part of the IB CPO COO Business Management team, you will support financial, resource, governance and change initiatives across the division
You will gain broad exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic priorities, while developing strong foundational business management skills
In this role, you will execute and coordinate core business management activities, own defined deliverables, and support senior leaders in driving effective financial, operational and governance outcomes across the IB CPO COO agenda
Manage and support functional and regional headcount tracking, including hiring requirements and leavers, ensuring accurate forecasting against plan and providing clear variance analysis
Lead and support monthly financial forecasting and governance of the book of work in partnership with Central Ops COO and Operations stakeholders, including milestone and benefits management
Provide insightful analysis and commentary across cost, headcount and operational metrics, and support annual financial, headcount and operational planning cycles
Drive and support direct and indirect annual cost allocation recertifications, explaining operational drivers, variances and allocation rationales, and responding to ad‑hoc cost queries
Own and support monthly business management review processes, including preparation of strategy materials, management information, presentations and analysis for senior management
Build strong relationships across Operations, Finance and COO, supporting regional / functional Business Continuity Management responsibilities, escalating risks and issues appropriately, and contributing to regional and global COO priorities, including transformation and people agenda initiatives

Our take

Deutsche Bank is one of Europe's biggest banks, operating in around 60 countries. It has a long history but hasn't struggled to keep up with the changing times. Like launching Vert, a digital payments service for small and medium businesses, and focusing on investments that are good for the environment and society.

The banks performance in 2025 has been impressive too. In the first nine months, pre-tax profit reached €7.7B (up 64% from last year) and net profit climbed to €5.6B (a 76% increase). And all business divisions delivered double-digit profit growth, supported by revenue gains and disciplined cost management.

If this wasn't impressive enough, the bank is also making strong progress in ESG, reporting €23B in sustainable financing in the third quarter of 2025 alone. With these healthy finances, a clear strategic direction, and a focus on responsible growth, Deutsche Bank is in a very promising position for the future.