AVP IPB Strategy (German Language Skillset)

Job Description

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
A self-starter with outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills