Assistant Vice President - Process Optimization and Automation

Process Optimization & Automation, AVP

Job Description:

Job Title: Process Optimization & Automation

Corporate Title: AVP

Location: Jaipur, India

Role Description

• Drive process excellence and automation initiatives across Operations to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enable scalable solutions.
• This role will focus on designing end-to-end process flows, identifying automation opportunities, and partnering with Operations, Technology, and Transformation teams to deliver impactful solutions aligned to the Book of Work (BOW).

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)
• 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

• Map, design, and continuously improve end-to-end operational process flows across key functions
• Identify automation opportunities leveraging tools such as Power Automate, RPA, and AI-driven solutions; build business cases and prioritize initiatives
• Partner with Operations teams to understand current pain points and translate them into scalable automation solutions
• Drive implementation of automation use cases ensuring alignment with risk, control, and compliance standards
• Coordinate with Technology, COO, and Transformation teams to deliver automation projects within agreed timelines
• Establish standard process documentation and governance for process design and automation initiatives
• Track and report automation benefits (FTE savings, productivity gains, error reduction) to senior management
• Ensure appropriate controls are embedded in automated processes and support audit/regulatory reviews where required
• Support change management and adoption across teams, including training and communication for new process/automation deployments
• Contribute to strategic initiatives around digital transformation, straight-through processing (STP), and workflow optimization
• Prepare management updates, dashboards, and executive materials for leadership forums

Your skills and experience

• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in Operations, Process Excellence, or Automation within a financial institution
• Strong experience in process mapping (e.g., BPMN, Visio) and workflow design
• Good understanding of Operations processes (e.g., Payments, KYC, Client Onboarding, Securities) preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate complex processes into simplified solutions
• Experience in managing cross-functional stakeholders and driving change initiatives
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills with ability to present to senior management
• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or Automation tools is a plus

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

Executive Level