ICM/TFFI Center of Excellence Account Activity Review Associate

Job Description

ICM/TFFI Center of Excellence - Account Activity Review Associate

Position Overview

Job Title: ICM/TFFI Center of Excellence - Account Activity Review Associate

Corporate Title: AVP

Location: Mumbai, India

Role Description

- The Corporate Bank was set up independently in 2019 and is now at the center of Deutsche Bank's new strategy. The Corporate Bank is a leading global provider of cash management, trade finance and securities services, delivering the full range of commercial banking products and services for both corporates and institutions worldwide.
- The ICM/TFFI Account Activity Review Center of Excellence (AAR CoE) team acts as a central function within Institutional Cash Management (ICM) & Trade Finance Financial Institutions (TFFI) for our Correspondent Banking clients. The team is tasked with providing vital levels of KYC due diligence and Non-Financial Crime Risk review and support within the overall Client Lifecycle. As its primary mandate, AAR CoE performs Account Activity Review & Analysis. This ensures timely identification and escalation of potential Sanctions & Embargos and Financial Crime & Money Laundering related risks.
- Today's regulatory and compliance environment requires a robust and efficient KYC process and strong non-financial risk management, making the role an important part of the first line of defense within the business.

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

- Perform risk controls for Correspondent Banking clients on client relationships with high complexity (entity, legal representatives, shareholders), by applying current Key Operation Documents (KODs)/Key Operating Procedures(KOPs), providing analyses to identify risks that require escalation to the line of Business (KYC Officers, Accountable Client Owners (ACOs) & the Divisional Control Office (DCO)) as well as Anti Financial Crime (AFC)/Compliance and takes part in in-depth discussions as required.
- Investigate client transactional behavior in order to identify and document transactional outliers against expected client transactional activity behavior, in line with Risk Appetite Statement (RAS) and relevant KODs.
- Ensure correct, clear, and structured analysis and documentation of team deliverables for management, internal & external stakeholders, and audit. Conduct 4 eyes reviews on team output.
- Communicates findings to relevant stakeholders. Escalate, monitor, and follow up on necessary improvements, in order to ensure adherence to the global requirements of Financial Crime Risk Controls.
- Facilitate the identification and execution of process enhancements, documentation, and continual training for team members. Collaborate closely with Leads and various stakeholders, including Senior Management, Divisional Control Office, and Audit. This role actively supports and leads both local and global initiatives and projects. Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to assess regulatory and Correspondent Banking controls and deliver training sessions

Your skills and experience

- University degree in Finance, Law, Economics, Business Administration, Banking, or other relevant fields and/or equivalent professional experience required. First demonstrable project management experience preferred.
- 10+ years minimum of prior experience in Compliance, Anti Money Laundering, Transaction Monitoring, Know Your Client, Audit, Risk, or other related roles required, ideally within large international Financial Institutions, with a focus on Correspondent Banking.
- Excellent ability to filter large volume of data against established criteria, showcasing adept research & analytical skills, and a strong sense of risk awareness. Deliver high-quality results with excellent attention to detail within tight timeframes, demonstrating diligence and accuracy. The role demands robust communication, presentation, and training proficiencies to effectively convey messages across diverse stakeholder levels.
- Collaborative team player with strong work ethics, able to motivate others and operate independently under limited supervision. Eager to work and collaborate within a multicultural, international, and diverse environment.
- Fluent communication skills in written and spoken English required, German beneficial. Profound command of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) VBA knowledge beneficia

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.

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