Thinking about a career in AI and Machine Learning? As an AI/ML Product Owner, you'll turn your innovative ideas into reality, creating tangible products that boost operational efficiency and enable business-led AI innovation.

You’ll support the bank’s Chief Strategy Office which drives innovation strategy, thought leadership, technology partnerships and investments, as well as the execution of AI transformation and cross-bank innovation solutions.

You'll get started by driving smaller projects, aided by experts in your team to help you develop the skills you'll need in data science, AI, GenAI and automation.

What is Cloud Engineering? In this role, you'll use your code-savvy skills to support and develop our Hybrid Cloud Platform which hosts critical business processes.

What will your role look like? From networking, security and encryption to developing cloud native workflows, you'll get to grips with emerging cloud technologies to improve our business processes and increase security. And you’ll be involved early in the innovation lifecycle enabling the development of new applications and services.

You'll also be supported as you learn everything related to GoogleCloud, Terraform, Ansible, Github Action scripting and Redhat’s Openshift Container platform.

Did you know that you don't necessarily need to have a background in STEM to become a Software Engineer? If you have a basic level of IT, analytical and coding skills, you're well on your way.

Software supports and drives critical bank-wide business, and our Engineers build and operate it – think ATMs, FX and other systems which support the world economy. You’ll work with our clients to understand their needs and turn these into working software solutions.

As a Software Engineer, you’ll use your creativity whilst becoming proficient in languages like Java or Python and explore future state ideas such as Cloud Native architecture or AI.

You’ll be given early access e-learning - an interactive module where you’ll find out about our values, our impact, and our people.

In addition, you’ll receive tailored technical pre-learning consisting of knowledge checks, tailored learning paths and hands-on labs.

Before you join your teams, you’ll be introduced to Deutsche Bank through various activities and simulations with the graduate class, where you’ll learn about our structure, strategy and culture.

You’ll also hear directly from our Management Board and senior leaders on topics like Sustainability, AI, career growth and the future of work.

At Deutsche Bank we aim to create a health-promoting and caring work environment where you can be yourself, feel supported and happy, so you can perform at your best and thrive in your career.

Our Well-being programme will provide you with the tools and methods to reduce stress and anxiety in and outside the workplace and raise awareness of mental and physical health and wellness topics.

We recognise the importance of networking for new graduates so we’ll create formal and informal opportunities for you to connect with your peers and colleagues early on in the programme.

Our Graduate Networking Committee also organise events for the graduate class on an ongoing basis.

You’ll be immersed in tailored, interactive training related to your specific divisional programme ensuring you feel confident on the first day with your team. The training is designed to support your existing knowledge and develop new skills, based on the key software development skills that you will experience during your rotation programme; such as, programming, web & cloud fundamentals. You will also participate in a group practical challenge to put your learning into practice.

This will continue on a formal basis through a technical Continuous Development Programme, designed to complement the skills you develop during your rotations but to also provide you with additional skills and on-going training throughout your first 12-months.

We’re committed to investing in your continuous development and from day one you’ll be focused on enhancing your personal brand, self-awareness, teamwork, and collaboration skills.

Throughout the course of your first year, you’ll join regular training sessions designed to support the development of your professional skills.

There’s no replacement for on-the-job learning – as soon as you join your team, you’ll learn first-hand from some of the industry’s top minds and thought leaders and build a valuable network of experts along the way.

"My first rotation was in Corporate Banking Technology with the production team. I used data analytic tools such as Tableau to monitor the health of over 300 banking technologies. This showed me how important it is to have a robust production space to host reliable applications. My next rotation in Credit Risk Technology as a UX Designer was my favourite. I used prototyping tools such as Figma and Axure to deliver human-centred and intuitive designs across key applications. My impact here was significant — my designs were assessed by over 1000 Credit Risk officers."

"I started my career at Deutsche Bank as an Intern. With the support of a mentor and buddy, I progressed to the Graduate Programme, which has allowed me to join and explore multiple teams. I've been encouraged to participate in training courses and now hold a Google Cloud Associate Engineer qualification. There are many ways you can continue to learn and further develop your skills."

"The bank encourages agile ways of working and training to sharpen your skills. My managers have always supported my ideas and given me the perfect opportunity to grow. The culture here allows the right opportunities for each individual."

"Joining the TDI team is an excellent way to kick off your career. You can become familiar with the latest technology and receive detailed training and mentorship. When I joined the Graduate Programme, we had a three-week intensive Java boot camp in Berlin to help us acquire important technical skills. We also had continuous professional skills training during the programme to help us develop our critical thinking and communication skills. Don't hesitate, join us!"

"I came into this role from a math background and had some experience in data science and finance. I prepared by being open to learning and embracing new experiences. That's really what the Graduate Programme is designed for — people who are hungry for knowledge and fun ways to come up with interesting solutions. We always want to be one step ahead in terms of technology and innovation."

"I decided to pursue a career in TDI due to my passion for technology and how it can transform lives and industries. The most interesting innovation I've seen at Deutsche Bank is using artificial intelligence as a co-pilot for coding work, which is very helpful for assisting with cogeneration and debugging. Working here also offers many opportunities for technical and personal development."

"When preparing to apply for my role, I practised data structures and algorithms with my knowledge of computer networks and operating systems. I read a lot to help me understand the bank's interests and values. I also completed mock interviews to help me articulate comprehensive responses under a time constraint. Now that I'm in my role, I find immense satisfaction in using my skills to solve complex problems and contribute to building a better future."

"As a back-end developer, I create and maintain services that ensure data protection to manage authorisation and authentication. We always use the latest technologies, and I think it's really cool that we work on a cloud platform at a bank. It's also amazing how much training you can access — I'm currently on a programme led by the Imperial College of London that focuses on automated tools and test-driven development."

Jörg plays a key role in protecting and safeguarding the future of Deutsche Bank

As a Cryptography Architect in the Chief Security Office, Jörg oversees foundational services for signing code, encrypting emails and managing cryptographic keys.

“I’m passionate about using cryptography in the best possible ways so that we don’t suffer attacks — or end up on haveibeenpwned.com!” Jörg says.

Rising risk
Jörg and his team are conscious of new technology that will pose an increased threat to the safety and security of the bank’s data. Super-computers are no longer enemy number one — quantum computers could have the capability to break cryptographic keys, possibly within the next five to ten years. “This Q-day scenario has a significant impact not only on banking but the whole tech industry,” Jörg explains.

Using innovative tech
With an awareness of this risk, the best cryptographers have been working on developing post-quantum cryptography (PQC) for the last years – and it’s thanks to Jörg that PQC has been introduced at Deutsche Bank. After building awareness and securing support, he and his team have implemented changes that keep the bank secure through cryptographic agility. He estimates they’ll be busy honing and refining their work for the next five years.

“In my field of work, it comes down to keeping customer data and transactions secure in the view of evolving threats as the utmost priority,” Jörg says. “At the same time, I’m looking for opportunities to support new business cases or simpler, more cost-effective security architectures.”

Raluca champions a continuous learning and AI experimentation culture for AI delivery

As part of the Chief Strategy Office, Raluca leads Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) initiatives to deliver products and services that achieve tangible outcomes. "My focus is increasing the velocity of AI delivery at scale while ensuring that AI is applied safely and responsibly," says Raluca.

Boosting efficiency and driving growth with AI
"The bank’s approach to adopting and integrating emerging technologies is guided by its principles of customer focus, sustainability, responsible usage and technology leadership," says Raluca. One such endeavour that she is involved with is the AI programme. "We're focused on enabling the organisation at scale to build AI products and services in a fast and responsible way."

As part of this, Raluca is currently using advanced analytics and AI to gain insights — for example, by understanding unstructured data such as news articles to react quickly and efficiently to new findings. She is also using AI to automate processes and augment existing data to enhance productivity and redirect focus towards complex and high impact problems.

Fostering collaboration
When asked how she stays ahead of the curve, Raluca responds: "Learning is part of my daily job and is what motivates me most." From liaising with business stakeholders to understand their requirements to coordinating her cross-functional team of product owners, engineers and data scientists, Raluca can anticipate business needs and build better relationships through partnerships like the one that Deutsche Bank has with Google.

Working with hypotheses, taking risks, failing and improving are important to ensure growth. "We encourage collaboration across teams and bring diverse perspectives and expertise together. We provide a learning culture where we celebrate successes and offer a safe space for the team to take risks and learn," says Raluca.