Head of Brussels office, Government & Public Affairs (EU) (f/m/x) – Brussels (onsite)

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.

If you are motivated to take the initiative and collaborate with colleagues around the world; if you want to be part of a community where you can grow, both professionally and personally - join our team.

Together we can make a great impact for our clients home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security. 

You will be part of Deutsche Bank’s Government and Public Affairs team, a global group with colleagues based in Frankfurt, Berlin, Brussels, London, Washington D.C., New York, India, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The team focuses on identifying political agendas and regulatory developments at an early stage and raising internal awareness of issues that may influence the bank’s business strategy.

As head of our Brussels office, you’ll report to the Head of Europe G&PA, and will work in close cooperation with the entire G&PA team and relevant areas across the bank with the following responsibilities:

• Leading the Brussels office and define Deutsche Bank’s proactive engagement strategy by steering and analyzing regulatory developments relevant to the bank’s business model.
• Driving European outreach by strengthening connections between Brussels and European capitals in close cooperation with colleagues across the bank.
• Positioning Deutsche Bank as a thought leader in Brussels by leveraging internal expertise and engaging with policymakers beyond the financial services agenda.
• Managing the Brussels team of three FTE, set strategic priorities, and support their development and growth.
• Designing and delivering engagement strategies with internal and external stakeholders, representing the bank in key meetings, events and hearings, aligned with the group strategy. You establish and maintain a strong internal and external network with peer experts, industry associations and policy makers, beyond the financial services community.

• You hold a university degree, and you bring at least 10 years of experience in public affairs, including designing engagement strategies and managing senior external networks.
• You demonstrate strong interest in global financial services and innovation, with a clear affinity for regulation, law and politics.
• You show the ability to work under pressure, deliver high‑quality output, and apply strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in German and English is essential, additional languages are an asset.

• Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health. Our corporate culture promotes dialogue and encourages sharing opinions and feedback (speak-up culture).
• Physically thriving: We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. As an example, you can benefit from health care options and bike lease available through Flex Benefit Plan, standing desks, medical check-ups, training and keynotes on well-being, etc.
• Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being. We offer a flat organizational structure with close collaboration and open communication between teams; a dynamic, innovative work environment in which our employees and customers are central;
• Financially secure: We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future. We offer you an attractive remuneration package (meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, group insurance, flexible reward plan, ...), tailored to your experience, as well as the opportunity to develop yourself at every stage of your career. We also propose corporate benefits via our partner network (promotions on travel, interior, utilities, etc.).

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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.