Transaction Lead, Transaction Advisory

About the role

The Transaction Lead supports the Transaction Advisory function within the Transactions Policy and Advisory Group (TPAG) at Deutsche Bank's London office. TPAG covers due diligence on large and complex new transaction approvals (NTA and Non NTA), new product approvals and strategic acquisitions and disposals, and advises deal teams early in the process. The role sits alongside the Transaction Manager and works closely with Accounting Policy, Regulatory Policy, Business Finance, Reg Reporting and Market Risk.

Key responsibilities

• Review complex structured transactions and other new business, performing most of the technical accounting and regulatory analysis and seeking support from subject matter experts where needed.
• Support the Transaction Manager in signing off new transaction approvals, legal entity approvals and other structured transactions.
• Coordinate Finance's approval of transactions, including accounting and regulatory treatment, booking and control, business case challenge, risk-weighted assets, regulatory leverage, liquidity and cost-income ratio.
• Review ROE hurdle calculations and coordinate escalations where required.
• Ensure the governance framework is followed and monitored and reported on.
• Support initiatives and take on responsibilities across the wider TPAG team, especially in Accounting Policy or Regulatory Policy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and process-driven change.

Required profile

• Investment banking or financial services experience, with exposure to complex financial products and transactions in a highly regulated environment.
• Deep technical expertise in IFRS/accounting or CRR prudential regulation (ideally both), with a willingness to develop knowledge across the other discipline; an accounting or regulatory policy background is very helpful.
• Good product knowledge across fixed income, derivatives and equities, ideally with exposure to structured or complex transactions.
• Ability to analyse transactions and present complex information to senior stakeholders, including high-quality management presentations and reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and make reasoned judgements.

Required skills

• IFRS/accounting and CRR prudential regulation
• Fixed income, derivatives and equities
• Use of AI tools to improve productivity and workflow, applied responsibly and ethically

What we offer

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy extra days
• Life assurance and private healthcare for you and your family
• Retail discounts, Bike4Work scheme and gym benefits
• CSR programme support and 2 days' volunteering leave per year
• Training, coaching and flexible working