IT Application Owner

Job Description:

Job Title:

IT Application Owner - Associate

Purpose Intro

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank’s technology transformation.

We have a robust, hands-on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, technical skill development and networking. We are an essential part of the Bank’s technology platform and develop applications for many important business areas.

Role Intro

The IT Application Owner (ITAO) has sound IT risk and control management skills, which is part of the Accounting Tribe Domain in Investment Bank - RFT (Risk Finance and Treasury) function.

The Investment Bank combines Deutsche Bank’s Fixed Income & Currencies, Origination & Advisory, Deutsche Bank Research as well as RFT (Risk Finance and Treasury). 

ITAO follow one of several possible service delivery approaches, acknowledge interference with the IT application’s life cycle and assist with incorporating the adopted approach into best practice. The ITAO is aware of the gap in the current infrastructure solutions and where industry innovations are along the maturity lifecycle. They work with application stakeholders to improve the infrastructure, ensuring compliance with the technical roadmap.

The ITAO has a sound knowledge of development methodologies and the IT policies necessary to perform effectively in the organization, aligned to the bank’s appetite for risk.

Responsibilities

• The ITAO acts to improve safety and security of the application, compliance with regulations, policies, and standards, enhance operational readiness, and ease maintenance of the environment for delivering change into production.

• The ITAO supports the bank’s audit function in the remediation of audit points and self-identified issues to reduce risk.

• The ITAO is responsible for producing and maintaining accurate documentation on compliance with methodologies, IT policies and IT security requirements.

• The ITAO interacts with and influences colleagues on the governance of IT platform reliability and resilience.

Skills

• At least 5 years of professional working experience in application management role and engineering with bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering.

• Required experience includes IT application ownership, with expertise in

  • Managing product and infrastructure upgrades

  • Ensuring security, access management and compliance

  • Automating routine tasks and streamlining processes.

• The ideal candidate should be a collaborative team player with ability to work effectively in virtual setting, possessing:

  • Demonstrates effective communication skills

  • Excellent time management skills

  • Strong influence and interpersonal skills to drive results and build relationships remotely.

• Should possess in-depth knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and have practical experience in product development, with hands-on expertise in at least one product.

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced:

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.

• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace with flexible Work from Home options.

• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.

• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.

Physically thriving:

• Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones.

​Socially connected:

• Kids@TheOffice - support for unexpected events requiring you to care for your kids during work hours.

• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, employee sport clubs, workshops, and more.

Financially secure:

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.

• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).

Culture Outro

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.