BLAFC Advisory - Digital Assets & FinTech - Vice President

Job Description:

Job Title BLAFC Advisory - Digital Assets & FinTech
Corporate Title Vice President
Location New York, NY

Overview
 

You will join the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Digital Assets & FinTech team, advising Deutsche Bank businesses on best practices to mitigate risks associated with FinTech and Digital Asset clients in line with the German Anti-Money Laundering Act, the German Banking Act, and other applicable local regulations. The global AFC Digital Assets & FinTech team drives divisional and cross-regional harmonization of AFC for Deutsche Bank’s businesses by facilitating the development of globally consistent strategies and responses to financial crime issues and supporting cross-regional initiatives. The role serves as a key regulatory advisor to the CB/IB business, supporting risk assessments, evaluating internal controls related to non-financial risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and stakeholder requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing remediation of internal and regulatory findings, monitoring control effectiveness, and supporting the implementation of group and regional AFC policies, management information reporting, and thematic reviews.

What We Offer You

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days

• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement

• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits

• Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs

What You’ll Do

• You will partner with AFC and business stakeholders across Deutsche Bank to develop globally consistent strategies addressing financial crime risks related to digital assets, FinTech, and emerging payment technologies

• You will assess and develop responses to new and evolving financial crime risks arising from digital assets and FinTech, including considerations of applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance

• You will support the development and enhancement of the AFC internal framework for digital assets and FinTech, including policy updates, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and Know-Your-Client (KYC) requirements

• You will collaborate with teams leveraging blockchain analytics and emerging technologies to strengthen financial crime risk management and control capabilities

• You will advise business stakeholders on FinTech-related matters, including client and prospect risk, potential transactions or deals, emerging technology risks, and global regulatory developments

• You will represent AFC in relevant internal projects and strategic initiatives across Deutsche Bank related to digital assets, FinTech, and financial crime risk management

How You’ll Lead

• You will communicate clearly and confidently as an articulate speaker and presenter, effectively conveying complex topics to diverse stakeholders

• You will demonstrate strong decision-making and organizational skills while managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

• You will build credibility across the organization by quickly understanding complex issues and navigating stakeholders with sound judgment and business awareness

Skills You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; JD or MBA a plus

• Extensive experience within the AFC function or in business line roles supporting the AFC program

• Strong leadership experience and skills

• Deep knowledge of Fintech and Digital Assets customers, products, and services

Skills That Will Help You Excel

• Demonstrated AFC experience within financial services or in related control functions, with a proven track record of delivery 

• Subject Matter Expertise of financial crime risk related to FinTech, Digital Assets, Merchant Services, Payment Service Providers and Money Service Businesses 

• Deep knowledge and demonstrated experience of new payments systems and architecture, including E-money, virtual IBANs, cryptocurrency

• Deep experience proactively engaging with clients and prospective clients, representing the Bank and undertaking robust and effective due diligence and information sharing

• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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