DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank’s technology transformation.

We have a robust, hands-on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, technical skill development and networking. We are an essential part of the Bank’s technology platform and develop applications for many important business areas.

As a member of the Talent Development and Suitability function you will be part of a team that are DB‘s recognized experts providing impactful solutions for leadership, talent and skill development, and ensuring suitability of our leaders.

The Shared Services team, as part of the overall Talent Development and Suitability function, provides governance, operational processing and project management office capabilities on a global level.

A critical part of the Shared Services team is a centralized Vendor Governance and Management capability which delivers consultancy support to the Talent Development and Suitability function in relation to vendor onboarding, governance and process related activities.

Responsibilities

• Functional manager for two other team members who are part of the Shared Services Vendor Support team. Providing day-to-day task management support, coaching and mentoring. Responsible for the DB Performance Management process.

• Provide training and guidance as required on key vendor onboarding and vendor management activities to global Talent Development and Suitability team members.

• Ensure that Global Procurement policies and process changes are being implemented across the global Talent Development and Suitability managed vendors to maintain our compliance.

• Review policy and process changes and communicate with Talent Development and Suitability contract owners to support their understanding of the actions required to implement the changes

• Maintain the central Talent Development and Suitability vendor preferred supplier list.

• Perform control testing for Talent Development and Suitability vendors and support remediation action plans with the contract owner if a vendor is non-compliant with policy/process/controls.

• Maintain key relationships with the Divisional Vendor Management Office, Procurement and HR Risk and Control teams on behalf of the Talent Development and Suitability function in relation to vendor onboarding and vendor management related activities.

• Working collaboratively across the wider Talent Development and Suitability and HR function supporting the delivery of cross-team initiatives and sharing of knowledge and best practice.

• Identifying and actively supporting the implementation of process improvements and/or operating efficiencies within the Shared Services team.

• Strategic Project – scope, plan and drive a project to define and implement a vendor strategy across the Talent Development and Suitability to deliver benefits including operational efficiencies and cost reduction.

Skills

• Vendor Governance and Management experience including working with external vendors, driving vendor processes, contracting and invoicing

• Effective stakeholder management in a global or matrixed organisation

• People management experience including coaching/mentoring

• Process, governance and control mindset

• Project Management Office (PMO) skills and experience (including project planning, risk, issue and dependency management)

• Strong communication, team working and collaboration skills

• Numeracy and analytical skills - comfortable working with large volumes of data

• Pro-active, organised self-starter

• Strong Excel skills and PowerPoint proficient

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health.

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.

• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace.

• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.

• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.

• A culture where you can openly speak about mental health.

Physically thriving: We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones, healthier ways of working and check-up's.

Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being.

• Kids@TheOffice - support for unexpected events requiring you to care for your kids during work hours.

• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).

• Hybrid working model with flexible working options

• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, workshops, and more.

Financially secure: We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future.

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.

• Meal vouchers, bonuses for referrals

Interested in more: discover what our employees value in the Well-being & Benefits hub!

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.