Global Travel Technology, Vendor Governance and Travel Risk Management Lead (f/m/x)

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology center 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.

Global Travel Operations, within Global Procurement, sets and oversees the framework for business travel, covering policy, processes, services, and suppliers to ensure transparent, efficient, and compliant travel across Deutsche Bank.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Global Travel Technology, Vendor Governance and Travel Risk Management Lead to join our travel team who is responsible for managing the global travel technology portfolio as the business owner including vendor compliance and risk management. This role ensures all travel related technologies, vendors and third-party solutions meet Deutsche Bank’s regulatory, legal, security, and data privacy standards across all markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technology leadership across all travel technology platforms, ensuring resilience, operational stability and 2nd level escalation support.
• Serve as platform owner and Information Security Officer for assigned travel systems operated by Travel Agency partners, ensuring robust security controls, data protection compliance, and adherence to internal control frameworks.
• Ensure that third-party contracts, vendor risk management activities and governance requirements are effectively aligned with vendor management/service owners and regulatory obligations throughout vendor lifecycle.
• Act as program and platform manager for duty‑of‑care solution in collaboration with Corporate Security, driving integrated processes and global operational readiness

Skills

• Proven experience (5+ years) in corporate travel management
• Proficiency in travel technology platforms, duty of care platforms and travel booking systems.
• Knowledge of travel industry regulations, legal and data privacy requirements (e.g., GDPR).
• Experience in contract management and governance
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health.

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.
• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace.
• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.
• A culture where you can openly speak about mental health.

Physically thriving: We support you in managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones, healthier ways of working and check-ups.

Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being.

• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).
• Hybrid working model with 40% remote work.
• Options for flexible working hours.
• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, workshops, and more.

Financially secure: We support you in meeting personal financial goals during your active career and for the future.

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.
• Meal vouchers, bonuses for referrals

Interested in more: discover what our employees value in the Well-being & Benefits hub!

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.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.