Private Bank Transformation Lead

About the role

Deutsche Bank's Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) is looking for an experienced Private Bank Transformation Lead. The role sits in the Private Bank Business Transformation department, which supports the digital transformation of the Private Bank along the entire value chain, working with partners to turn the transformation portfolio into reality. The lead acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shapes strategic objectives and business cases, and guides a team of professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Design business solutions for complex projects such as transformational programs, identifying requirements and turning them into functional specifications.
• Analyse and document business requirements, propose improvements and design solutions using technology, process re-engineering and organisational change.
• Advise senior business leaders on strategic objectives and long-term transformation roadmaps, and craft business cases for critical products and change initiatives.
• Act as the contact point between business and the CIO area, coordinate alignments and ensure requirement traceability.
• Plan and run user acceptance tests, document results and support rollouts through hyper care and feedback.
• Drive talent development, mentoring and succession planning, and directly manage a team with performance management, coaching and career development.
• Leverage AI tools to improve productivity and workflows, with responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, engineering or a related field; master's degree or professional certifications (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, PMP, Agile) preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience leading business analysis, process improvement, complex change management or senior consulting roles in financial services.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex business transformation programs or portfolios with measurable impact.
• Solid understanding of financial products, services and regulatory environments (KYC, AML, MiFID II, Basel III).
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate at executive and board level.
• Business-fluent English; business-fluent German is a plus.

What we offer

• Flexible work-from-home options and a modern office with relaxed areas.
• Private healthcare and life insurance, plus discounts for family members.
• Retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, employee sport clubs and workshops.
• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, 3 health days and bank holidays.
• Performance-based promotions and competitive income.