Return to Work with Deutsche Bank UK & Ireland
At Deutsche Bank we look upon careers as a journey. Unexpected things happen, priorities change and individual motivations evolve over time. Career paths are rarely straightforward and often involve many twists and turns. One thing is clear though - taking a career break gives you valuable new insights, experiences and skills – all of which can be extremely useful in the corporate environment.
We’re looking for talented professionals in many areas of our business that have taken a career break of 12 months or more. We value the full breadth of our employees’ experiences – whether that be professional background and qualifications or time spent doing the things that are most important to you. We want you to be the best you can be and make the most out of your next career step. That’s why we’ll support your return every step of the way - and you'll have all you need to capitalise on your experience to date.
We will support your return with:
- Access to return-to-work training and development resources
- Peer circle and mentoring opportunities
- Guides for you and your manager to support your journey back into the workplace
- Access to internal support networks
- Up to 20-days of emergency childcare per year for children aged three months to eight years.
A more flexible workplace
We understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing and have implemented a hybrid working model to enable employees to achieve a working pattern that works for them. Eligible employees can work some of their days in the office and remotely from home for the others (subject to their manager’s agreement).
Learn more about our hybrid working model here

We currently have opportunities for returnees in a number of business areas.
Register your interest below:
Read stories below from some of our colleagues in the UK who took time out from their professional careers before returning to work some years later.
Read more A career break can be the perfect platform for your career
The motivation for taking a career break are wide-ranging. From gaining new qualifications to raising a family, setting up a new business, to travelling the globe - Rukhsar, Sharika and James all have unique stories.
Meet Deirdre Deirdre’s return proves an executive coach can come back as an executive leader
I do really love managing people. I love watching people grow, and helping them be better at what they do.
Meet Natalia Natalia made a smooth return from raising champions to champion risk manager
I think I exceeded my expectations and I was ready for new challenges.
Meet Annabel Annabel's return shows a woman of many talents makes an ideal talent leader
Returners are experienced professionals. They don’t lack ability or need hand holding. They sometimes need a bit of re-familiarisation with your company.
Meet James James gave his career a new flavour
I knew that the new skills and experiences that I’d picked up as a small business entrepreneur had made me even more effective and capable.
FAQs
Show content of Who can apply for this initiative?
We welcome applications from those who have taken a career break of 12 months or more whose skills and experience align with the skills profiles displayed on https://careers.db.com/explore-the-bank/locations/uk-ireland/returners and who are interested in permanent roles at the bank. Please do not feel you have to match all the criteria displayed within the skills profiles.
Show content of What locations are offering opportunities?
Return to Work with Deutsche Bank is open for applications across our UK and Ireland locations; Birmingham, London and Dublin.
Show content of How do I apply?
Please review the skills profiles displayed on the https://careers.db.com/explore-the-bank/locations/uk-ireland/returners and register your application for the role that suits you. You will asked to submit your contact details and to upload your CV.
Show content of Is there a deadline for my application?
There is no deadline for your application. We hire on an ongoing basis and new opportunities open up all the time. If your skills and experience are aligned with upcoming roles, our Recruiters will be in contact to discuss these in more detail with you as they arise.
Show content of Do you offer hybrid working opportunities?
We understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing and have implemented a hybrid working model to enable employees to achieve a working pattern that works for them. Eligible employees can work some of their days in the office and remotely from home for the others (subject to their manager’s agreement). Learn more about our hybrid working model here
Show content of How will I be supported?
We will support your return with:
• Access to return-to-work training and development resources
• Peer circle and mentoring opportunities
• Guides for you and your manager to support your journey back into the workplace
• Access to internal support networks
• Up to 20-days of emergency childcare per year for children aged three months to eight years.
Show content of What further benefits can I expect?
- Hybrid Working arrangements with the opportunity to work in the office and remotely from home
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- Minimum of 25 days' holiday
- Life Assurance and Healthcare
- The opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme + 2 days' volunteering leave per year.