CFO - Transaction Lead, Transaction Advisory (VP)

About the role

This role sits in the Transaction Advisory function of the Transactions Policy and Advisory Group (TPAG) at Deutsche Bank Singapore. It supports the Transaction Manager in approving large and complex new transactions, new product approvals and strategic acquisitions and disposals, working closely with Accounting Policy, Regulatory Policy, Business Finance, CRDU and MVRM.

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 valuation, accounting and regulatory treatment, booking and control, business case challenge, risk-weighted assets, regulatory leverage, liquidity and cost-income ratio.
• Ensure the governance framework is followed and monitored and reported on.
• Take on responsibilities across the wider TPAG team, especially in Accounting Policy or Regulatory Policy, and contribute to continuous improvement and process-driven change.

Required profile

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification or equivalent, and a university degree or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in investment banking, including accounting or regulatory accounting.
• Sound knowledge of investment banking products used to review complex structured transactions, and exposure to financial resource management.
• Commercially minded, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, and able to manage stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with experience preparing management presentations and reports for senior management.
• Ability to read and apply accounting and regulatory guidance, and to make reasoned financial judgements.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity and workflow, with critical judgement on data and AI outputs.

What we offer

• Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services.
• Comprehensive leave benefits, gender-neutral parental leave and 25 days of annual paid leave plus public holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangement and a culture of continuous learning.