Job Description:
Job Title: Operations Team Leader
Corporate Title: AVP
Department: CIB, Credit Middle Office
Location: Manila, the Philippines
About CIB Operations
Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) Operations is dedicated to supporting our business in their goal to build long-term, sustainable relationships with the Bank’s key institutional clients, while delivering strong returns to stakeholders. Our vision is to “Transform Global Markets Operations by delivering a platform that provides competitive operating leverage and protects the Bank and its clients.”
The CIB Operations teams are recognized as key to business profitability, playing a crucial role in managing clients, risk and minimizing losses. This is done by ensuring that business activities are carried out in an efficient, controlled and timely manner.
The role of CIB Operations covers a wide range of activities. Following the buying and selling of financial products and services by the bank, we ensure that each transaction is captured accurately and in a timely manner to ensure effective risk management, cleared, documented and confirmed, settled and reconciled, all within a tightly controlled environment in adherence with global regulatory requirements. We are split into 3 main sub-divisions:
•Debt Trading and Emerging Markets
•Markets Clearing & Collateral Management (MCCM)
•Regulatory and Control Cross Product Operations (RCP)
What we will offer you
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 center.
You can expect
Competitive Salary
Attractive Retirement Benefit
Medical and Life Insurance upon employment
20 days Annual Vacation Leaves
Your Responsibilities
The Operations Team Leader- AVP – Middle Office provides operational expertise and independent governance to achieve timely, accurate and complete transaction management for the bank and, where relevant, the bank’s clients.
Responsibilities include technical, transactional and logistical input into the leadership team to ensure the bank operates with the right balance of quality, flexibility, control and cost. This is achieved through collaboration across businesses and divisions in an environment which maximises control and minimises operational risk, whilst maintaining exceptional client or internal customer/stakeholder (as appropriate) service levels.
Builds and manages partnerships between internal businesses to ensure that the bank’s business objectives are delivered, comply with operational control, external regulation and continue to improve the bank’s technology platforms, as appropriate. Where relevant, they focus on new business initiatives and working as a team to ensure full front-to-back operational readiness for products ranging from high-volume vanilla trading through to highly-complex structured transactions.
Trade Support & Control
- Oversee trade capture, validation, and exception management to ensure timely and accurate booking across asset classes.
- Ensure daily P&L and risk reporting is accurate and delivered on time.
- Monitor and resolve breaks in trade lifecycle processes (e.g., reconciliation issues, settlement mismatches).
Risk & Controls
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance standards.
- Identify, escalate, and remediate control gaps or operational risks.
- Partner with audit, compliance, and risk teams to support regulatory and internal reviews.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for Front Office, Back Office, Finance, Compliance, and external stakeholders.
- Work closely with technology teams for process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements.
- Process Improvement & Projects
- Drive efficiency initiatives, workflow optimization, and automation.
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and regulatory change programs.
People Management & Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of analysts/associates, ensuring workload balance and high performance.
- Conduct regular coaching, performance reviews, and career development planning.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Set clear goals and expectations, monitor KPIs, and ensure team alignment with business priorities.
- Manage resourcing, recruitment, onboarding, and training for the team.
Your Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate for this post has a Bachelor’s Degree of Finance or Business course.
Prior experience in an Investment Banking or Commercial Bank Operations is highly preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office application is required.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills are essential to the role.
Strong customer service skills, and good communication skills are also required.
Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team and a pro-active attitude are also needed to succeed in the role.
Has experience on people management.
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
About us and our teams
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Deutsche Bank & Diversity
We strive for a culture 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.