IPB Strategy (German Language Skillset)
Deutsche Bank
Job Description:
Job Title: IPB Strategy
Corporate Title: AVP
Location: Mumbai, India
Role Description
About Deutsche Bank:
Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. We’re driving growth through our strong client franchise. Against a backdrop of increasing globalization in the world economy, Deutsche Bank is very well-positioned, with significant regional diversification and substantial revenue streams from all the major regions of the world. We serve our clients’ real economic needs in commercial banking, investment banking, private banking and asset management. We are investing heavily in digital technologies, prioritizing long term success over short-term gains, and serving society with ambition and integrity. All this means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the chance to shape the future of our clients.
About the business division
International Private Bank is one of the preeminent private banks in the Eurozone and for family entrepreneurs worldwide. It serves around 3.4 million clients, including private clients and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Italy, Spain, Belgium and India, and wealth management clients from more than 80 locations in Germany, the rest of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
The business has around 250 billion euros of assets under management and a combined revenue of approximately 3 billion euros. It offers high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high net-worth (UHNW) clients a broad range of traditional and alternative investment solutions, as well as comprehensive advice on all aspects of wealth management. Additionally, in Italy, Spain, Belgium and India it offers a comprehensive range of products including investment and insurance products, deposits, checking accounts, cards and other payment services as well as credit and business banking products.
Overview: The role is aligned to the Strategy function which works closely with the global and regional Strategy teams for the International Private Bank and Private Bank of Deutsche 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)
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
Work as part of the Private Bank strategy team to support Wealth Management and Personal Banking Franchise in Germany
Conduct analysis of competitors and macro / market environment covering quarterly competitor financial performance, key themes impacting earnings, industry themes/trends and regulatory changes; act as a knowledge partner for strategy team and senior management
Work on strategic projects e.g. developing new growth opportunities (organic/ inorganic initiatives), evaluating business performance, outlining business deep dives, developing case studies / recommendations / strategic options for business units, improving operational efficiency and effectiveness, and creating country overviews
Storyboarding with the ability to consistently understand the “big picture” and link the key takeaways back to the project narrative; create clear and effective storyline for presenting analyses and recommendations.
Prepare presentations for senior management meetings, townhalls, leadership conferences and investor day.
Lead the annual industry benchmarking process liaising with external industry consultants and internal stakeholders.
Work closely with senior strategy team members globally, finance and other functional teams in different regions; role provides wide exposure into Private Banking
Your skills and experience
Proficient German language skills (minimum B2, ideally C1)
4-6 [or 6-7] years prior experience in a strategy role, consultancy firm, private bank domain or corporate finance role with strong knowledge of the financial service industry (focus on Private Banking, Wealth Management) and sufficient knowledge of Deutsche Bank’s home market in Germany
Prefer MBA, master’s in finance or equivalent qualification from a reputed university
Strong proficiency in MS Excel (absolutely required) to create financial models and handle large datasets
Strong proficiency in MS PowerPoint (absolutely required) with experience in creating presentations / pitch books presentable to various stakeholder groups incl. senior management
Hands‑on experience of AI tools and platforms (e.g. Copilot) to support analytical rigor, enhance productivity, and advance strategic priorities across the Private Bank
Ability to work independently and in large global teams with effective prioritization skills to meet project deadlines
Collaborate and confident individual with effective verbal and written communication skills
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A self-starter with outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
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.htm
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.