Strategic Delivery & Execution - Third Party Risk Management & Operational Resilience

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank’s technology transformation.

We have a robust, hands-on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, technical skill development and networking. We are an essential part of the Bank’s technology platform and develop applications for many important business areas.

Third Party Management (TPM), part of Deutsche Bank’s Global Procurement function, is responsible for the processes that manage risks related to the engagement of third party vendors and outsourcing. TPM has been through a large-scale transformation program to change the approach, process and technology used for the vendor risk management process.

This senior project manager role is responsible for driving the strategic execution of transformation initiatives across Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Resilience, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations from the PRA, FCA, EBA, and DORA. The role will drive cross-functional delivery, embed resilience into business operations, and oversee the successful implementation of strategic programs that enhance risk posture and regulatory compliance.

This position is ideal for someone with deep TPRM expertise, strong governance and management skills, and a collaborative mindset—with experience in financial industry. Even if you do not meet all the requirements below but can demonstrate transferable skills, we encourage you to apply.

Group COO acts as the bridge between the bank’s businesses and infrastructure functions to help deliver the efficiency, control, and transformation goals of the bank.

Responsibilities

- Strategic Program Management: Lead large-scale, multi-year programs across TPRM, applying structured project management methodologies (agile/waterfall/hybrid) to drive execution of the strategic roadmap and ensure alignment with PRA, FCA, EBA, and DORA expectations.

- Risk Frameworks & Integration: Bring strong consulting-style expertise to assess, enhance, and operationalize TPRM frameworks—including due diligence, control assessments, risk concentration, and lifecycle processes—while embedding them holistically into enterprise risk and supply chain strategies.

- Regulatory Remediation & Compliance: Oversee complex remediation programs, coordinating cross-functional teams to close regulatory gaps related to ICT service identification, contractual uplift, register accuracy, and alignment to Critical and Important Functions (CIFs), ensuring audit-ready evidence and traceability.

- Cross-Functional Delivery & Governance: Establish and manage program governance, RAID processes, executive reporting, and dependency management while steering diverse stakeholder groups and ensuring timely delivery of program milestones and KPIs.

- Change Enablement & Innovation: Drive organizational change, process redesign, and continuous improvement using structured change-management approaches, while incorporating enabling technologies (Power Apps, Copilot, AI analytics) to enhance transparency, efficiency, and program control.

Skills

- Extensive Financial Services Experience: 15+ years’ experience in financial services and consulting, with senior leadership roles delivering complex, multi-workstream transformation programs across risk, resilience, operations, or technology.

- Expertise in TPRM & Operational Resilience: Deep knowledge of third‑party risk practices—due diligence, control assessments, monitoring, exit strategies—and comprehensive familiarity with PRA SS2/21, FCA PS21/3, EBA Guidelines, and DORA requirements.

- Strategic & Governance Capabilities: Proven ability to translate executive strategy into actionable program plans, build robust governance models, manage escalations, and ensure high‑quality regulatory and Board‑level reporting.

- Stakeholder & Team Leadership: Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior executives, navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, and lead cross‑functional teams across the three lines of defense.

- Technology & Innovation Proficiency: Experience delivering large-scale remediation or change programs involving contract remediation, ICT register uplift, and the use of enabling technologies such as Power Apps, Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, and AI-driven analytics to improve risk monitoring and program execution.

Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health.

· Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.

· A professional, passionate, and fun workplace.

· A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.

· Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.

· A culture where you can openly speak about mental health.

Physically thriving: We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones, healthier ways of working and check-up's.

Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being.

· 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).

· Hybrid working model with flexible working options

· Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, workshops, and more.

Financially secure: We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future.

· Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.

· Meal vouchers, bonuses for referrals

Interested in more: discover what our employees value in the Well-being & Benefits hub!

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.