Job Description: Job Title Head of Controls Testing Assurance (CTA) Strategy and Optimisation Location London Corporate Title Director Controls Testing Assurance (“CTA”) executes risk-based testing and quality assurance monitoring on behalf of the Bank’s Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) and Compliance Departments to provide assurance that the Bank has appropriate systems and controls that are operating effectively to manage its Financial Crime and Compliance Risks. As Head of CTA Strategy and Optimisation you will support the Head of CTA in the development of CTA strategy and in identifying and driving key Optimisation initiatives that will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of CTA overall program. What we’ll offer you A healthy, engage 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. Hybrid Working We understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a Hybrid Working Model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them. You can expect 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 Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year Your key responsibilities Coordinate the yearly CTA 5 Year Strategic Plan refresh and Strategy Meetings of the Leadership Team Identify and assess Optimisation levers (including Tooling, usage of Analytics/AI, Methodology/KODs simplification, MI automation, Location Footprint) to prioritise Initiatives Establish Governance around the CTA Optimisation Initiatives Contribute to and/or front Optimisation Initiatives across Testing and QA Engage into the NFR RE-Engineering KD Workstreams and Assurance related activities in the Dynamic Control Framework Your skills and experience Strong understanding of compliance and financial crime risks and the appropriate design and operation of internal controls and Testing, solid experience working in the Anti-Financial Crime or Compliance area in a large financial institution Excellent research, problem solving, strategic thinking and ability to identify, escalate and communicate issues in an effective and succinct manner Strong managerial skills and people management experience including strong track record to engage with globally dispersed teams Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Ability to work solely and accurately within tight deadlines, including prioritising workload with minimal supervision Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Experience with creating macros an advantage. CAMS certification is a plus How we’ll support you Hybrid Work Schedule Training and development to help you excel in your career Reimbursement of one professional membership relevant to job functions We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required About us Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do. Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Silver Award from Stonewall for two years running and named in their Top 100 Employers for 2023 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion. Visit Inside Deutsche Bank to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more besides. 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, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Visit Inside Deutsche Bank to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more besides. Deutsche Bank provides commercial and investment banking, retail banking, transaction banking and asset and wealth management products and services to corporations, governments, institutional investors, small and medium-sized businesses, and private individuals. Deutsche Bank is Germany’s leading bank, with a strong position in Europe and a significant presence in the Americas and Asia Pacific.