Senior Counsel – Bank Regulatory Legal (Director level)

About the role

Deutsche Bank is seeking a Senior Counsel to serve as a strategic advisor on bank regulatory matters across its Americas platform. The role provides commercially practical legal guidance to business and infrastructure functions, ensuring compliance with U.S. banking laws while supporting the Bank’s growth initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on the permissibility of activities, transactions, investments, new initiatives, divestitures, reorganizations, and product offerings under applicable laws such as the New York Banking Law, National Bank Act, Federal Reserve Act, and Bank Holding Company Act.
• Prepare, review, and counsel on regulatory applications, notices, and other submissions related to the Bank’s strategic projects.
• Monitor and communicate regulatory developments that affect the Americas platform to internal stakeholders.
• Report to the Head of Bank Regulatory Legal and collaborate closely with business‑line legal teams.
• Support regulatory examinations, supervisory engagements, and coordination with the Regulatory Management Group.

Required profile

• Experienced banking lawyer with a pragmatic approach to delivering clear, commercial advice.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. bank regulatory frameworks and the ability to interpret complex statutes.
• Proven ability to work within a large, global banking organization and influence senior management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on strategic problem‑solving.

Required skills

• Expertise in New York Banking Law, National Bank Act, Federal Reserve Act, and Bank Holding Company Act.
• Experience drafting and reviewing regulatory applications and communications.
• Ability to manage regulatory engagements and examinations.

What we offer

• Diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility for in‑office and remote work.
• Generous vacation, personal and volunteer days, and comprehensive benefit plans including health, retirement, parental leave, and family‑building support.
• Employee Resource Groups, educational resources, matching gifts, and volunteer programs.