eDiscovery Legal Hold Preservation Manager

Job Description: Job Title eDiscovery Legal Hold Preservation Manager Location Birmingham Corporate Title Vice President The eDiscovery Services team is responsible for Bank data retrieval, retention, and transfer of electronically stored information to internal requestors and external third parties to meet legal, compliance and regulatory requirements. You will join our team and be dedicated to consistently upholding the highest quality standards for our work. This role has a direct impact on Deutsche Bank ability to respond to legal, regulatory, and human resource investigations and in turn the bank reputation. This role will play a pivotal role in driving success and growth. You will be a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader who can effectively manage stakeholder relationships, foster a cohesive team environment, demonstrate strong leadership qualities, oversee overall operations, and make decisions aligned with our organisation strategy. What we’ll offer you A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre. You can expect: Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them Competitive salary and non-contributory pension 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year Your key responsibilities Effective communication with stakeholders within and outside their own area of expertise, ensuring transparency and alignment with organisational objectives. Acting as primary point of contact and liaison for preservation requests between various teams to ensure proper communication between all parties Responsible for the data preservation (or collection) requests raised to the eDiscovery team. Ensuring that defined preservation processes are adhered to, making improvement recommendations where appropriate Leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, and tactics. Responsible for adjusting or recommended enhancements in systems and processes to solve complex problems or improve productivity Managing the work of a team consisting of junior and experienced staff who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments, by providing guidance and support to drive at high-performing levels. Safeguard the preservation process by ensuring the teams are properly trained Producing executive level reports with actionable insights, highlighting key performance metrics, and trends. Develop and present trending reports that track performance overtime Operating comfortably within a global team to pick up projects and support other regions where data privacy permits Your skills and experience Bachelor degree that is IT-related or with a legal-focus OR eDiscovery subject matter expert and eDiscovery work experience with a company, law firm, professional service provider Experience in client relationship management and ability to positively influence and motivate stakeholders and team members through robust dialogue, facilitation, and persuasiveness. Ability to engage across a range of backgrounds and levels of seniority with the ability to translate technical terms into language that non-technical persons can understand Exhibit leadership qualities by setting a clear vision, motivating teams, and leading by an example. Demonstrate unwavering commitment to the organisation mission, values, and global objectives Extensive experience in executive leadership, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in a similar capacity. (essential). SQL, BigQuery, Programming and/or scripting experience is a plus Detail oriented, analytical mindset, and strong organizational skills. Proven experience with identifying opportunities for automation or simplification of repetitive tasks How we’ll support you Training and development to help you excel in your career Coaching and support from experts in your team A culture of continuous learning to aid progression A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards) Please note the expected salary for some roles may be below the minimum level requirements to support candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK. Should you already have a Skilled Worker visa and are identified for a role, we can discuss and support you with the process About us Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do. Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for five consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion. 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. For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities. Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management (DWS) division. Together we can make a great impact for our clients at home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security. More information at: Deutsche Bank Careers (db.com)