Infrastructure - Taiwan Chief Operating Officer - Vice President / Director

Description :Overview The Taiwan Chief Operating Officer, ("TW COO") manages Deutsche Bank Group’s (“DB Group”) matrix organisation operations in the location, as delegated by the Taiwan Chief Executive Officer (“TW CEO”), with a focus on ensuring the business divisions and infrastructure functions in the location maintain an effective control environment. The TW COO supports the TW CEO in ensuring that the (i) Corporate Governance policies and governance standards are adhered to, (ii) local input in global/ regional processes is provided, and (iii) cross-divisional local business, infrastructure and strategic plans are delivered. The TW COO works with regional/global initiative sponsors to ensure initiatives meet local requirements; works with business/infrastructure COOs to improve business and infrastructure operations across the location and escalates matters (if the operational, system or control-related issues cannot be resolved adequately locally) via the TW CEO and Regional CEO, ultimately to the Management Board of Deutsche Bank AG (“DB AG”). The TW COO maintains key relationships with appropriate regulators and government bodies.What we will offer you: A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.You can expect: Annual health checkup – cost borne by company (once a year)　(above 40years old is TWD10,000 & less than 40 years old is TWD5,000)EAP – free and confidential counseling, online work-life resourcesAnnual leaves entitlementBetter Maternity leaveYour key responsibilities:The Position Holder is accountable for managing the operations of Taiwan. This includes in particular the following tasks:Governance:Establishes and maintains a documented proper governance framework on TW level to enable local management (CEOs and COOs) to balance the different interests of DB Group’s matrix organisation (business divisions/ infrastructure functions (“Units”), legal entities and branches, and countries or specific regions under the administration of a given country).Exercises his/ her veto on matters that run counter local interests, including internal/external rules and regulations, with focus on the coordination of local infrastructure heads and local COOs of Units in order to identify and resolve governance, control and operational challenges.Challenges Local Entities (legal entities and branches) and Units locally to ensure that an effective control and governance environment is in place in order to adhere with internal/external rules and regulations.Serves as a local escalation point for the COOs of Units and infrastructure heads escalating, via the Regional CEO, ultimately to the Management Board of DB AG.Ensures the consistent and compliant application of governance requirements in Taiwan, manages any periodic assessments in the location and facilitates similar assessments by Group Audit or other external evaluators if any.Provides leadership and takes ultimate decisions during a crisis as Crisis Manager in line with Crisis Management Standards.Is involved in major outsourcing decisions with the right to suspend any actions or change the terms thereof.Interacts with main local stakeholders (especially regulators), supporting the TW CEO and is generally the most senior interface to workers’ councils (if applicable), associations and unions in the location.Works with Local Entities and Units to define MI to enable Regional CEO/COO and local management to challenge DB Group's operations in TW effectively (at minimum as laid out in Country Management Involvement Model), escalates if required MI is not made available.Strategy and Client Servicing:Promotes DB Group’s brand in Taiwan.Ensures proper sign-off of new products (via NPA process), new transaction (via NTA process) and the establishment and liquidation of Legal Entities (via LEAP process) for matters concerning TW nexus as delegated by the TW CEO.Challenges the implementation of unit-level/global strategies and initiatives as well as ensuring consistency with internal and external requirements guarding adherence to (local) laws and regulations, as delegated by the TW CEO.Supports local Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in coordination with regional and/or central CSR.​People and Performance Management:Is involved in DB Group’s Appointment & Release process for Local Management positions.Involved in hiring and release decisions for local heads of infrastructure line functions and local COOs of Units, where applicable and in line with regulatory requirements.Provides input to the TW CEO for the total performance process for local Heads of infrastructure line functions and local COOs of Units, where applicable and in line with regulatory requirements.General Responsibilities:Ensures that effective and adequate control mechanisms are in place towards the identification, assessment and management of risks.Represents TW towards internal/ external stakeholders; maintains and fosters internal and external key (business) relationships.Ensures regular involvement and information flow on the resolution of significant internal and external regulatory audit findings within TW.Drives collaboration and trust-based relationships across Units within TW.Supports and contributes to divisional, cross-divisional and global initiatives.Brings diverse teams together to collaborate on topics to achieve optimal ideas and recommendations.Creates an inclusive, open and speak up culture where team members are encouraged to express views and raise concerns.Responsibilities in the MatrixEnsures proper information flow to all dimensions of the matrix (Unit, location and entity), notifies in a timely manner the appropriate representative(s) of these dimensions on (intended) actions or decisions which may have a material impact on their operations. Ensures involvement of Units, at a minimum, on the matters set forth in the Country Management Involvement Model as per DB Group’s Internal Governance Principles.Leadership ResponsibilitiesSets clear direction for the team in line with overall business strategy and evolving regulatory expectations.Manages performance systemically by setting qualitative and quantitative goals, promoting individual accountability and removing impediments to success.Communicates specific and measurable business driven objectives at the beginning of the year, ensuring every team member has regular, continuous and constructive performance discussions.Empowers, manages and coaches direct reports and others in the organization and holds their teams accountable for strong people, system and control management practices.Ensures each direct report has sufficient time and skills to perform the correspondent role and proactively manages and mitigates potential conflicts of interests.Proactively manages performance and people issues to ensure alignment with the Bank's goals, values and code of conduct.Builds capability for competitive advantage by driving succession planning, prioritizing continuous development of people and fast tracking the mobility of high potentials within the team.Brings diverse teams together to collaborate on topics in order to achieve optimal ideas and recommendations.Creates an open and inclusive culture where team members are encouraged to offer and challenge ideas and practices.Acts as an escalation channel for the Group's benefit by ensuring matters are referred to the appropriate function within the Bank (i.e. HR, Compliance, AFC, Legal).Your skills and experience:Bachelor degree/professional qualification>10 years of professional experience in banks and/or financial institutions, including foreign bank branch in Taiwan.In-depth knowledge of financial products, operational processes and risk managementExperience in supporting senior management, managing people and managing complex projectsGood analytical skills.Ability to work independently.Ability to interact with senior management and regulators.Commercial orientation.Fluency in oral and written Chinese and English.Strong interpersonal and networking skills.Broad product and business knowledge.Competency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, etc).​How we’ll support you: Flexible working to assist you balance your personal prioritiesCoaching and support from experts in your teamA culture of continuous learning to aid progressionA range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needsTraining and development to help you excel in your career