For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities.
Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management division.
Together we can make a great impact for our clients home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security.
The Corporate Secretariat provides corporate governance advice and support to the Directors of the Bank’s legal entities, committees and branches. The role will interface directly with Board members of the Bank’s legal entities to support in providing guidance on corporate governance protocol, to draft governance documentation and maintain official records to meet the legal obligations of the Bank’s legal entities.
Responsibilities:
Provide day‑to‑day operational and administrative support to the in‑house Corporate Secretariat function of the Bank.
Support internal governance, regulatory and compliance‑related processes in close cooperation with key infrastructure and control functions (e.g. Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance), including board and committee documentation.
Assist in the preparation of materials for management, board and committee meetings, including reporting, governance files, process documentation and standard corporate legal and administrative documentation (e.g. approval of annual accounts, changes to the registered office, board and management changes).
Track, review and maintain corporate and governance documentation (e.g. powers of attorney, signatures, mandates, statutory and regulatory documents).
Support in the organisation of board, committee and shareholders’ meetings and support the preparation and drafting of related documentation (invitations, agendas, minutes, resolutions, proxies, etc.).
Support internal governance calendars, follow‑ups and action tracking.
Skills:
First professional experience and strong interest in corporate governance or corporate secretarial work, preferably within a bank or other regulated financial institution.
Familiarity with supporting board and committee processes, including preparation of agendas, meeting packs, minutes and follow‑ups.
Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple internal stakeholders across business and control functions.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a regulated environment.
High attention to detail and accuracy, combined with a strong sense of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
Working proficiency in English and German.
The successful candidate will be asked to present a recent criminal record.
Well-being & Benefits:
Emotionally and mentally balanced:
We support you in maintaining good mental health. Benefit from initiatives such as training events, counseling and support in difficult life situations and a culture where you can openly speak about mental health. Reach out to our Mental Health First Aiders.
Physically thriving:
We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. We offer an in-house gym, standing desks, medical check-ups and promote healthier ways of working.
Socially connected:
We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being. Our local benefits vary from different types of leave, sports groups to engage with colleagues while keeping physically active and a hybrid working model.
Financially secure:
We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future.
Thus, we offer two pension contribution plans, a worldwide accident insurance, private insurance discounts, special conditions as a Deutsche Bank employee with several retail banks in Luxembourg, public transportation reimbursement, lunch voucher scheme, company car participation, as well as a Corporate Benefits platform.
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.