Corporate Bank – Merchant Solutions - Fin Tech Product Management - VP

Details of the Division and Team:

In today’s fast-moving, ever-changing business landscape, companies need more than just outstanding business models to perform - they need strong insight to achieve their business objectives.

Corporate Bank is a market leader in cash management and trade finance, we are also at the forefront in the provision of strategic thinking and the creation of global solutions. FinTech and Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) is one of the key growth pillars within Deutsche Bank. The complexity of the business models, the industry and our growth ambitions make it a very interesting place to work. The Fintech and VASP pillar forms part of Merchant Solution within the Corporate Bank.

For our Fintech and VASP segment, we are looking for a an experienced, Vice President level Product Manager to join our team in Singapore. In this capacity you will build strong working relationships across business divisions and support the development and execution of our global FinTech and VASP strategy, acting as

• the focal contact point for sales colleagues in APAC,MEA, Europe, Americas understanding changes in client needs and market developments and engaging with a client centric mindset,

• connection between our various internal key stakeholders (e.g. AFC/Compliance/ Coverage/RTM,..) and enablers for the FinTech and VASP client segment,

• and a strong proactive support for various control activities, operational and administrative tasks.

What we will offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

• Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services

• Comprehensive leave benefits

• Gender Neutral Parental Leave

• Flexible working arrangements

• 25 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement

Your key responsibilities:

• Closely monitor market developments and engage with clients and business on the strategic outlook and demand for new offerings, products and features. Structure solutions that fit client requirements and provide specialist advice to clients.

• Work in close co-operation with clients, business and support departments in assessing new demands and advise on feasibility to support.

• Become a subject matter expert on related processes

• Assess and document new FinTech & VASP Business Models in close co-operation with multiple departments and ensure full compliance with internal procedures, external regulations and best practice standards.

• Translates client and internal demand into requirements and projects and assures end-to-end implementation of new solutions, which among others consist of the technical implementation, business, and operational readiness.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Fintech and VASP control framework as well as the effectiveness of the Fintech and VASP ecosystem within DB.

Your skills and experience:

• Minimum 4 years professional experience in either the payment, fintech or banking industry working in a product/program management role

• Proven track record on cross-divisional work (sales, product, delivery and brings product manager and project management skills in the delivery of segment initiatives

• Sound understanding of Corporate Banking and Transaction Banking in the region with expertise on regulation and industry practice

• Analytical, strategic skill-set, good understanding of market and banking products

• Self-starting- able to manage tasks independently, expand knowledge into different areas and combine analytical work with the ability to drive projects on your own

• Strong team-player attitude and ability to work with international teams around the globe, building your own networking skills in a global organization

• Worked in high performance culture and understands and strives for client centricity

Role is required to be performed on-site at One Raffles Quay office. Relevant vaccination requirements may apply.

How we’ll support you:

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities

• 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

• Training and development to help you excel in your career

About us and our teams:

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. to see what we do.

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