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Get Access To All JobsJob Title Transaction Processing Operational Risk Manager
Corporate Title Vice President
Location New York
Overview
As a key member of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) team, you will join a critical function within the Bank's Chief Risk Office (CRO). Your role will be pivotal in providing expert Transaction Processing Risk management for one of the Bank's most essential operational areas, spanning all Divisions at Deutsche Bank. Leveraging your deep expertise, you will be empowered to challenge and influence risk decisions across the Firm. Ultimately, you will be instrumental in providing senior leadership with the clear insights needed to safeguard the Bank.
What We Offer You
- A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
- A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
- Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
- Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
- Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
What You’ll Do
- Reporting to the Director, Head of Americas ORM Portfolio / Head of Transaction Processing Risk (TPR), you will perform an SME role in TPR group as Risk Type Head (RTH), as well as embedding framework elements ensuring strategic alignment with the Bank's broader ORM framework
- As the TPR RTH, you will perform in depth assessments of products, processes and risks, leveraging deep knowledge of associated products, businesses and markets
- Interface directly with the Business and front-to-back stakeholders, as part of a wider ORM team and demonstrate the ability to advise and challenge Fixed Income and Corporate Banking TPR matters
- Develop and refine sophisticated TPR reporting that deliver clear, concise, and actionable insights on the control environment to senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Serve as a strategic partner to risk managers across the 1st and 2nd Lines of Defense (LoD), leading the synthesis of complex TPR data to provide a holistic view of the control environment's health and identify emerging risk themes
- Represent the TPR function as a key subject matter expert in senior risk forums and regulatory engagements, confidently presenting materials and articulating the team's position on governance matters
How You’ll Lead (VP and above)
- Demonstrate thought leadership and ability to lead in a global matrix structure, even where stakeholders do not report to you
- Show strong risk leadership through actions and communications
Skills You’ll Need
- Deep product knowledge across Rates, Credit, EM, FX, Commodities, Lending, Trust Services, Payments and a strong understanding of front-to-back system design; from pre-trade to settlement to lifecycle events and strong payments, clearing and settlement knowledge to address payments risks
- Strong understanding of the impacts of TPR errors on the trading book and loan portfolios, and associated controls
- A relevant degree is expected; advanced degrees and financial qualifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, ACA) are highly advantageous
- Career background which includes Middle Office, Product Control, complex Operations roles, Business COO or Trading/Sales along with deep expertise in ORM principles, framework, and controls including risk appetite
- Comprehensive understanding of the US financial regulatory landscape, particularly regulatory expectations related to transaction processing, operational resilience, and risk reporting
Skills That Will Help You Excel
- Executive Communication & Influence: You deliver compelling, concise, and data-driven narratives to diverse audiences, including senior management and regulators. You don't just present information; you influence decisions and build consensus around complex risk topics
- Strategic Relationship Builder: You forge and maintain robust partnerships with senior leaders across all Three Lines of Defense. You are seen as a trusted advisor who can navigate organizational complexities and facilitate collaborative, risk-aware outcomes
- Resilience & Composure Under Pressure: You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, effectively managing competing priorities and tight deadlines. You maintain a high degree of professional composure, providing steady leadership during critical situations and high-stakes discussions
- Proactive Ownership & Execution: You demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, moving beyond assigned tasks to proactively identify challenges and drive initiatives to completion. You are a highly organized, self-motivated leader who can manage a complex portfolio of work with autonomy
- Relevant degree is expected; advanced degrees or financial qualifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, ACA) are highly advantageous
Expectations
It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model.
Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
The salary range for this position in New York City is $125,000 to $222,500. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.
Deutsche Bank Benefits
At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!
Learn more about your life at Deutsche Bank through the eyes of our current employees.
The California Consumer Privacy Act outlines how companies can use personal information. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Deutsche Bank’s California Privacy Notice please email HR.Direct@DB.com.
LI-HYBRID
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.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.
Job Title Transaction Processing Operational Risk Manager
Corporate Title Vice President
Location New York
Overview
As a key member of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) team, you will join a critical function within the Bank's Chief Risk Office (CRO). Your role will be pivotal in providing expert Transaction Processing Risk management for one of the Bank's most essential operational areas, spanning all Divisions at Deutsche Bank. Leveraging your deep expertise, you will be empowered to challenge and influence risk decisions across the Firm. Ultimately, you will be instrumental in providing senior leadership with the clear insights needed to safeguard the Bank.
What We Offer You
- A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
- A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
- Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
- Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
- Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
What You’ll Do
- Reporting to the Director, Head of Americas ORM Portfolio / Head of Transaction Processing Risk (TPR), you will perform an SME role in TPR group as Risk Type Head (RTH), as well as embedding framework elements ensuring strategic alignment with the Bank's broader ORM framework
- As the TPR RTH, you will perform in depth assessments of products, processes and risks, leveraging deep knowledge of associated products, businesses and markets
- Interface directly with the Business and front-to-back stakeholders, as part of a wider ORM team and demonstrate the ability to advise and challenge Fixed Income and Corporate Banking TPR matters
- Develop and refine sophisticated TPR reporting that deliver clear, concise, and actionable insights on the control environment to senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Serve as a strategic partner to risk managers across the 1st and 2nd Lines of Defense (LoD), leading the synthesis of complex TPR data to provide a holistic view of the control environment's health and identify emerging risk themes
- Represent the TPR function as a key subject matter expert in senior risk forums and regulatory engagements, confidently presenting materials and articulating the team's position on governance matters
How You’ll Lead (VP and above)
- Demonstrate thought leadership and ability to lead in a global matrix structure, even where stakeholders do not report to you
- Show strong risk leadership through actions and communications
Skills You’ll Need
- Deep product knowledge across Rates, Credit, EM, FX, Commodities, Lending, Trust Services, Payments and a strong understanding of front-to-back system design; from pre-trade to settlement to lifecycle events and strong payments, clearing and settlement knowledge to address payments risks
- Strong understanding of the impacts of TPR errors on the trading book and loan portfolios, and associated controls
- A relevant degree is expected; advanced degrees and financial qualifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, ACA) are highly advantageous
- Career background which includes Middle Office, Product Control, complex Operations roles, Business COO or Trading/Sales along with deep expertise in ORM principles, framework, and controls including risk appetite
- Comprehensive understanding of the US financial regulatory landscape, particularly regulatory expectations related to transaction processing, operational resilience, and risk reporting
Skills That Will Help You Excel
- Executive Communication & Influence: You deliver compelling, concise, and data-driven narratives to diverse audiences, including senior management and regulators. You don't just present information; you influence decisions and build consensus around complex risk topics
- Strategic Relationship Builder: You forge and maintain robust partnerships with senior leaders across all Three Lines of Defense. You are seen as a trusted advisor who can navigate organizational complexities and facilitate collaborative, risk-aware outcomes
- Resilience & Composure Under Pressure: You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, effectively managing competing priorities and tight deadlines. You maintain a high degree of professional composure, providing steady leadership during critical situations and high-stakes discussions
- Proactive Ownership & Execution: You demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, moving beyond assigned tasks to proactively identify challenges and drive initiatives to completion. You are a highly organized, self-motivated leader who can manage a complex portfolio of work with autonomy
- Relevant degree is expected; advanced degrees or financial qualifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, ACA) are highly advantageous
Expectations
It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model.
Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
The salary range for this position in New York City is $125,000 to $222,500. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.
Deutsche Bank Benefits
At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!
Learn more about your life at Deutsche Bank through the eyes of our current employees.
The California Consumer Privacy Act outlines how companies can use personal information. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Deutsche Bank’s California Privacy Notice please email HR.Direct@DB.com.
LI-HYBRID
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.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.
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Match your degree to SOC codes
Operational Risk Manager roles map to SOC 13-2099 or 11-3031 depending on the employer's LCA filing. Pull the O*NET profile for each code to confirm your degree field aligns before you apply.
Target firms with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Operational Risk Manager roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filings. This removes guesswork and surfaces companies already set up to sponsor your petition.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before entering salary discussions so you know the floor.
Prioritize cap-exempt and large financial sponsors
Banks, insurance groups, and asset managers classified as H-1B-dependent employers face additional compliance scrutiny under DOL rules. Ask HR whether the firm is H-1B-dependent and how they handle attestation before you accept an offer.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B is terminated, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsor. File the new I-129 petition before day 60 to maintain lawful status while the transfer is pending.
Document risk credentials for the specialty occupation test
USCIS officers sometimes issue RFEs questioning whether Operational Risk Manager roles require a specific degree. Compile FRM certification records, degree transcripts, and job description language tying the role to quantitative finance or risk methodology.
H-1B Visa Operational Risk Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operational Risk Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, economics, accounting, or risk management. Generic management roles that accept any degree are more likely to trigger an RFE. Roles tied to Basel III compliance, model risk governance, or quantitative risk frameworks strengthen the specialty occupation argument considerably.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Large commercial banks, investment banks, insurance carriers, and management consulting firms account for most H-1B LCA filings for Operational Risk Manager positions. Regulatory requirements under frameworks like Basel III and Dodd-Frank create sustained demand for risk professionals, which makes these employers more likely to have established H-1B sponsorship processes. You can browse verified sponsors on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Operational Risk Manager role at a different firm?
Yes. Under the H-1B portability rules in AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file your transfer petition, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a fresh I-129 with a new LCA, and the role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
How does the DOL prevailing wage affect the offer I can negotiate?
Your employer's LCA must certify that your wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your job level and work location. The OFLC Wage Search publishes four wage levels based on experience and supervisory responsibility. If an employer offers below that threshold, they can't legally file the LCA, so knowing your level's prevailing wage before negotiating sets a firm lower bound.
What documents should I prepare to support the H-1B petition for this role?
You'll need official degree transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and any professional certifications such as the FRM or CFA. The employer prepares the I-129 and LCA, but providing a detailed resume with quantitative responsibilities and risk framework experience helps the attorney draft a stronger specialty occupation argument and reduces RFE risk.