Deutsche Bank · 3 hours ago
Process & Risk Oversight (Team Lead), Sanctions & Embargoes Americas - Vice President
New York, 1 Columbus Circle
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $198K/yrDeutsche Bank is committed to maintaining a robust Anti-Financial Crime function that safeguards its operations from financial crime. The Process & Risk Oversight Officer will lead a team to ensure compliance with Sanctions & Embargoes regulations, providing guidance and oversight on related processes and controls.
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Responsibilities
You will lead and manage the team responsible for protecting Deutsche Bank from legal, regulatory and reputational risk with regard to Sanctions & Embargoes, provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, and represent the team in relevant forums and discussions while maintaining close interaction with third parties
You will continuously monitor the regulatory situation with regards to Sanctions & Embargoes, providing expert advice and guidance to the team and stakeholders on matters of regulatory compliance, policy adequacy, and Financial Crime best practices
You will oversee and manage the Quality Assurance over sanctions-specific controls within AFC, the Business, and other infrastructure functions, ensuring their effectiveness and integrity
You will lead the establishment of an integrated controls and sanctions testing framework covering Sanctions & Embargoes and perform and oversee second level controls and periodic testing on Sanctions & Embargoes matters, processes and procedures in line with the Process & Risk Oversight team’s methodology
You will oversee and direct Sanctions & Embargoes transactional lookbacks, user reviews, reconciliations, enhancement efforts, and other ad-hoc projects, ensuring updates to the Process & Risk Oversight Key Operating Procedure adhere to Sanctions Policy and other AFC requirements across Deutsche Bank Americas
You will conduct thorough reviews and critical assessments of the design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of the organization’s sanctions and embargoes risk framework (including Name List Screening, transaction screening, filtering, list management, and related controls), identify and escalate key risks and control weaknesses, and foster cross-functional collaboration to support a comprehensive check-and-challenge environment
Champion and cultivate a high-performance culture, fostering collaboration and continuous learning across your team and beyond
Drive strategic initiatives from conception to execution, empowering team members to take ownership and deliver impactful results
Mentor and develop talent, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and opportunities for growth to build a strong, adaptable team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably with a focus on economics, business or equivalent experience
Extensive experience in Compliance or a similar industry role, with a strong focus on Sanctions & Embargoes
Comprehensive knowledge of economic sanctions and/or Anti-Money Laundering regulations
Strong financial crime, Sanctions risk and control mindset
Proven experience in team leadership, mentoring, and managing projects
Preferred
Able to deliver timely and quality execution in a fast-paced and high-pressured environment, while prioritizing requirements and managing multiple workstreams effectively to adhere to deadlines
Detail oriented and organized, as well as proactive in follow-up on pending deliverables
Flexible to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary
Able to work across geographic and cultural boundaries to achieve organizational goals and objectives, fostering a collaborative team environment
A collaborative team player with strong communication and influencing skills, ready to lead and assist the Process & Risk Oversight team and other teams within Sanctions & Embargoes on any ad-hoc project
Benefits
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
Company
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank is an investment bank that offers financial products and services to corporate and institutional clients.
Founded in 1870
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.07BKey Investors
European Investment BankCapital GroupCerberus Capital Management
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $570.76M
2024-11-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2020-10-13Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
T
Tom Patrick
CEO, Americas
Benjamin Bauer
VP Strategy & Innovation
Recent News
2026-01-23
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