Group Finance – Finance Asset and Wealth Management Accountant – Contractor recruitment

About Deutsche Bank
A Passion to Perform. It’s what drives us. More than a claim, this describes the way we do business. We’re committed to being the best financial services provider in the world, balancing passion with precision to deliver superior solutions for our clients. This is made possible by our people: agile minds, able to see beyond the obvious and act effectively in an ever-changing global business landscape. As you’ll discover, our culture supports this. Diverse, international and shaped by a variety of different perspectives, we’re driven by a shared sense of purpose. At every level agile thinking is nurtured. And at every level agile minds are rewarded with competitive pay, support and opportunities to excel.

Overview of Division
Asset Management (AM) and Private Wealth Management (PWM) divisions provide fund management and investment advice and products to institutions, wholesale investment platforms and high net worth individuals.

The Finance Asset Wealth Management team is responsible for ensuring that the Asset Management and Private Wealth Management businesses have appropriate support:
• Providing business analysis to management
• Ensuring internal controls over the accounting function

Responsibilities
• Validation and Control reviews over month end Group Reporting performed by an offshore professional service centre (PSC)
• Provide insightful commentary in financial reporting packs
• Validation and investigation of the cost base of the business
• Look for efficiencies in current model, liasing with the PSC to implement process changes
• Assisting the Finance Director and Manager on ad-hoc requests received from Business and Finance stakeholders including the potential disposal of Asset Management

Requirements
• Highly organized with good attention to detail
• Ability to present ideas clearly
• Ability to work with staff across multiple levels and locations
• Strong communication skills
• ICAA / CPA / CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification
• 2+ years work experience in a Financial services environment
• Experience in Asset and Wealth Management finance role highly regarded
• Proactive approach - able to resolve problems through own initiative
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Solid Powerpoint and Excel skills

About the Rewards you can expect
Deutsche Bank offers a challenging and rewarding career where your contribution is valued and rewarded. We have an inclusive and friendly working environment coupled with excellent facilities and benefits.

Deutsche Bank is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, color, sexual orientation or disability.

See more at db.com/careers