Governance Lead - Investment Banking Operations

Governance Lead – IB CPO

Job Description:

Job Title: Governance Lead – IB CPO

Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President

Location: Bangalore, India

About the Role

• The IB & Cross Product Operations COO function spans a diverse set of business areas, including Fixed Income & Equities Capital Markets Operations, Regulatory Reporting, Trader Surveillance, Client Asset Management, Reconciliations, Network Management, Margin, Treasury, Tax, and various front to back operational processes. Managing governance across such a wide landscape requires a dedicated focus on data integrity, consistency, operational transparency, and the controlled delivery of management information.
• Based in Bangalore, this role is part of the IB & Cross Product Operations COO function. The Governance Lead will collaborate with global Operations stakeholders to strengthen KPI governance, support strategic initiatives, and deliver high‑quality senior management reporting. The role ensures timely and accurate monthly governance processes across regions and is critical to enabling informed decision‑making, supporting business growth, and enhancing operational stability across the bank.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term Life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Own and enhance governance processes for monthly scorecards, MIS, and business reporting.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment of data across global Operations teams.
• Prepare insightful presentations for senior stakeholders covering cost, financial performance, capacity trends, and business planning.
• Enforce adherence to timelines and ensure high-quality submissions from global teams.
• Drive data consistency, process standardisation, and cross‑regional alignment.
• Support transformation programs and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, HR, Risk, IT, Audit, and other support functions.
• Manage risks and escalations, ensuring timely and transparent resolution.
• Continuously challenge existing processes and identify sustainable efficiency opportunities.

Your skills and experience

• Minimum 5 years of Investment Banking Operations experience.
• Prior experience in change‑the‑bank initiatives, financial industry projects, or governance roles within an Investment Banking COO environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, delivering high‑quality work under tight deadlines.
• A proactive team player with strong motivation and practical problem‑solving abilities.
• Inquisitive mindset with strong analytical skills, especially when reviewing MIS and commentary.
• Demonstrated alignment with the Bank’s Values and Beliefs.
• Master’s degree preferred but not mandatory.

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.
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.html

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.

Experience Level

Senior Level