Americas Regional Lead Group AML Director, Deutsche Bank

• Broad knowledge of BSA/AML issues across the financial services industry, including in-depth knowledge of the BSA, the USA PATRIOT Act, the AML Act of 2020, and the rules implementing Anti-Money Laundering requirements as promulgated by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the Federal Functional Regulators
• Direct BSA/AML experience, particularly with policy
• Experience in implementing policies
• Experience in building BSA/AML policy awareness
• Working understanding of related AML/CFT-related laws, regulations, and guidance from non-U.S. jurisdictions within the scope of regional responsibility; Legal Experience

Desirable

• The role holder is overseeing Group Anti-Money Laundering (AML) related topics in the Americas Region and ensures strong alignment with the Group AML & PFoTE (Prevention of the Facilitation of Tax Evasion) function in the headquarters
• Next to Group ML risk steering, the incumbent is inter alia responsible for drafting and policy advisory for the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/AML written Program within the region Americas
• The incumbent is also responsible for the development of Country Supplements to the Global AML and Know Your Client Program, in response to the local regulatory landscape
• In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring local requirements are taken into consideration for the enhancement and ongoing review of the Global AML and Know Your Client Programs
• Escalate critical matters and incidents to Deputy Group Head AML & PFoTE
• Proactively apprise the (Deputy) Group Head AML & PFoTE, the BSA Officer, Deputy BSA Officer, and other regional AML Officers, as well as senior management and the overall AFC function of significant regulatory updates that may require changes to current state of controls
• Proactively collect and forward risk related information regarding Deutsche Bank’s regional activities and such information involving other regional market participants (e.g., incidents, upcoming law maker’s / other standard setters’ initiatives, etc.)
• Responsible for anticipating, developing and socializing German AML law 'definitions' and their local BSA/AML policy application
• Provide specialist advice and support on AML policy matters to the BSA Officer, Deputy BSA Officer, and other regional AML Officers, as well as senior management and the overall AFC function
• Provide detailed briefings and updates to the BSA Officer, and other regional AML Officers, as well as other members of senior management in the U.S. as well as the global AML leadership team so that they can review activities against the documented German legal standards
• How You’ll Lead:
• A team player displaying strong people skills, highly organized and efficient
• An excellent writer with great communication, analytical and research skills
• An effective decision maker with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to multitask