About the Team

The Chief Sustainability Office belongs to the CEO area and is responsible for creating guidelines and processes for environmental and social sustainability issues, ensuring the transparency of our sustainability management and shaping an ongoing exchange with various stakeholders. The main tasks of the department include:

• Management and interface for sustainability management in the Group

• Development of standards and guidelines for the management of environmental and social issues in the bank business units

• Management of requests from rating agencies and other external sustainability initiatives

• Stakeholder Engagement Management

As an Environmental and Social Due Diligence Specialist you will be part of the Sustainable Finance & Governance Team within Deutsche Bank’s Chief Sustainability Office. You will be based in Frankfurt am Main.

The Environmental and Social Due Diligence Specialist will be required to apply and develop the group-wide frameworks for dealing with environmental and social risks in the bank’s core business.

Your responsibilities

• Your focus will be on the environmental and social due diligence of (new) clients and transactions, including project finance

• For this, you will be responsible for the development of respective guidelines and processes, and you will manage complex projects for their implementation

• You prepare presentations for environmental and social issues to the relevant bank committees

• You are responsible for raising awareness of environmental and social issues and the associated risks and train employees accordingly globally and in your region

• You engage in dialogue with stakeholders on environmental and social issues, with clients and NGOs in Germany and globally

• You represent the bank in relevant external initiatives and committees in your region

Your skills and experience

• At least 5 years of experience in a financial institution, investment bank, consultancy, or professional services, focusing on sustainability, environmental and social topics, and/or risk and control processes.

• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in valuation or transaction analysis related to environmental and social risks, aligned with international standards such as the Equator Principles or IFC Performance Standards.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, including the development and implementation of ES policies, sector guidelines, or tailored trainings; expertise in biodiversity or human rights is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of current ESG regulations and relevant guidelines.

• University degree (Bachelor or higher) in business administration, political science, natural sciences, or a comparable field.

• Highly self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities; comfortable working in an international, dynamic environment; fluent in English, with German skills desirable.

What we offer

We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs.

• Emotionally and mentally balanced
  A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.

• Physically thriving
  We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition.

• Socially connected
  Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being. You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Financially secure
  We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future. You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or “Deutschlandticket”.

Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions.

This job is available in full and parttime.

In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Stefanie Schumann.

Contact Stefanie Schumann: +49 1516 1059412

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.