GRIT Trainee: Automation Developer Trainee, CBIB Ops

Position Overview

About the division:
CB IB Operations (CBIB Ops) & Controls is a critical component of Deutsche Bank, responsible for strategy setting, resource optimization, and operational execution for both the Corporate Bank and Investment Bank. (CBIB). The division has a strong focus on client experience, integrating operations directly into the client journey.
The division's vision is to be a valued partner in business strategy delivery through efficient, controlled operations and world-class personnel, aiming to create a stable, risk-aware, and sustainable environment for clients and the bank.

What we will offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. Thats why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

Role description:
The trainee will support the Team in driving digital transformation through automation, workflow optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives. The role involves working closely with Operations partners to identify manual processes, design simple-to-moderate automation solutions, and support ongoing maintenance. The trainee will gain exposure to real-world automation demands, idea evaluation, solution design, and delivery frameworks.

Your Key responsibilities:

• Process Analysis & Discovery - Identify manual, repetitive, or error-prone workflows suitable for automation by partnering with Operations teams.
• Document as-is processes and propose simplified to-be flows aligned with automation principles.
• Automation Solution Development - develop scripts, lowcode applications, or workflow automations (e.g., using Python, VBA, or Power Automate).
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and refinement before deployment and maintenance.
• Collaboration & Governance - Work with operations SMEs to gather requirements, validate use cases, and support testing.

Key skills required:

• Automation Design & Development Skills (Python, Excel VBA, Power Automate, etc)
• Process Mapping & Solution Thinking
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Technical Documentation
• Fresh graduates who have graduated in 2024/2025/2026 from Universities, Polytechnics, Institutes of Technical Education (ITE), or other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024/2025/2026.
• No prior work experience and must be ready to commit to a full-time traineeship

About us and our teams:

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Find more about us at www.db.com.

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.