AFC Principal Investigator in Frankfurt am Main bei Deutsche Bank

Position Overview

Deutsche Bank is committed to the highest standards of control in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions & Embargoes (S&E), Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) and Anti-Fraud (collectively referred to as Anti-Financial Crime). The Management and all employees are required to adhere to these standards to protect Deutsche Bank and our reputation from those who may intend to use our products and services for illegal purposes including, but not necessarily limited to, money laundering, bribery, corruption, fraud and/or Terrorist Financing purposes.

AFC serves to ensure that Deutsche Bank acts with integrity and discipline with regard to the legal and regulatory requirements of the AML regime. One of its objectives is the reduction of financial crime as a result of being used for money laundering or terrorist financing and having sufficient systems and controls to prevent this.

AFC’s Vision and Mission:

• AFC vision is to ‘Proactively protect our clients, our bank, and our society from financial crime risk’

• AFC mission is to ‘Continually enhance an effective, efficient and sustainable financial crime control framework’

Overview

Depending on the risk rating of matters, AFCI´s mandate within DB Group is to conduct internal investigations related to potential internal fraud and misconduct. AFCI has a global remit covering all business and infrastructure functions and comprises of specialist staff based e.g. in London, Frankfurt, New York and Singapore. AFC Investigations is looking for an experienced Principal Investigator (VP) at the next possible date to increase the capacity of the AFC Investigation EMEA/GER team based in Frankfurt (Germany).

Key Responsibilities

• The Principal Investigator undertakes and participates in a wide range of investigative case work including complex and sensitive investigations within and across the relevant/assigned divisions/functions. They typically lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring structured, consistent and impartial investigations are undertaken to the highest levels of quality and integrity. The Principal Investigator uses a range of methods, approaches, information sources and their technical expertise, based on a robust understanding of the business and marketplace to achieve the appropriate outcomes, in adherence with the applicable internal policies and regulatory guidelines/standards.

• This includes inter alia

• Independently leading and conducting regional investigations as the responsible Investigation Manager;

• Responsible for the end-to-end process, e.g. scoping, information gathering, the use of forensic tools for analysis, conducting professional (forensic) interviews, providing briefings to key stakeholders on the progress and outcomes of investigations as well as producing investigation reports and updates for internal reporting purposes;

• Planning and effectively managing required investigation resources including effective cost management;

• Understanding the risks associated with investigations and escalation of potential issues appropriately;

• Foster the development and actively support the usage of best practices in the investigation process;

• Developing and maintaining professional working relationships with colleagues and internal stakeholders;

• Supporting the Regional Head of AFC Investigations (EMEA/GER) and pro-actively contributing to the development of AFC Investigations in the region.

Skills & Experience

• Experienced (minimum 5 years+) in conducting internal investigations into (employee) fraud and misconduct gathered in Big X Forensic Accounting (Manager / Senior Manager level) or inhouse investigation teams (internal investigations);

• Educated to university degree level or above and ideally with other investigations related professional qualification (CFE etc.);

• Very good knowledge (profound user experience) of forensic investigation tools, investigative strategies and procedures, experienced interviewer;

• Very good analytical skills and solution orientated, focussing on efficiency;

• Ability to run regional/global investigations in a timely manner, without compromising on high quality delivery, to meet deadlines and expectations;