TPM Assessments Operations Expert - Associate

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank’s technology transformation.

The Third-Party Management Process (“TPM Process”) is a cross-functional risk type process for identifying, assessing, mitigating, and tracking risk associated with DB’s portfolio of Third Parties. The TPM Risk Assessments Team has global operational reach and is the primary point of contact for internal service relationship owners and external Third Parties seeking certification under the bank’s Third-Party Management process.

The TPM Assessments Operations Expert - Associate supports the assessment of third-party documentation across a range of Risk Types, which may include Data Protection, Data & Records Management, Anti-Financial Crime, Compliance, HR, Model Risk, Operational Resilience and other regulated risk areas, depending on business requirements. The role focuses on performing structured assessments, identifying control gaps, and supporting risk documentation under the guidance of senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment: Ensure third-party risk assessments across relevant Risk Types are performed, including effective challenge of evidence, identification of control gaps, and documentation of risks and remediation actions, supporting alignment with global regulatory expectations and internal frameworks.
• Management of Escalations & Information: Act as the initial point of contact for critical and complex assessment issues, including managing escalations related to risk findings, control deficiencies, and remediation plans.
• Escalation Support: Support the identification and timely escalation of assessment issues, inconsistencies or missing information to senior team members.
• Relationship Management: Engage with internal service owners and external Third Parties to support information gathering, clarification of assessment requirements and progress tracking.
• Governance: Maintain accurate, complete and consistent documentation for assigned assessments, ensuring auditability and adherence to internal standards.

Skills

• Experience or demonstrable professional exposure to one or more Risk Types is required (e.g. GDP, Data Protection, Data & Records Management, AFC, Compliance, HR, Model Risk, Operational Resilience or similar) within a regulated environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with a structured, detail-oriented approach to work and the ability to follow defined assessment methodologies.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to review documentation, identify issues and apply Risk Type standards consistently.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and a global, matrixed organisation.
• Advanced knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Well-being & Benefits

• Emotionally and mentally balanced: we support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health.
• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions.
• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace with flexible Work from Home options.
• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.
• Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones.
• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, employee sport clubs, workshops, and more.
• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.
• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).