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Lead Deutsche Bank communications in Japan as VP, driving reputation, media strategy, CSR and internal messaging across all stakeholders.
Shape banking media presence, inspire teams, and support strategic messaging while balancing global and local priorities.
Position Overview Details of the Division and Team:
The Communications & CSR department at Deutsche Bank delivers timely, effective and open communications with the bank’s stakeholders. It protects and builds the reputation and brand of the bank to ensure its continued strength, growth, and profitability. The team aims to make a positive impact as a valued and sought‑after communications advisor on reputational issues across our bank. Specifically, the Communications &CSR department partners with stakeholders at all levels of the bank on decision‑making from a reputational perspective, supporting them in their dialogue with clients, employees and other stakeholders, representing Deutsche Bank as a transparent and credible partner. The Communications & CSR department embraces a highly diverse and inclusive culture. It executes in creative ways that bring together different disciplines, communications channels, and parts of our bank. The department develops and trains its people well, enabling them to acquire new skills and access new career opportunities. Team members are highly results‑driven, inspirational, collaborative, and motivated. The department enjoys an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovative team spirit.
What we will offer you:
- Corporate Group Insurance – premium borne by company
- Annual health checkup – cost borne by company (once a year; conditions apply)
- Flexible Work Arrangements – various ways to work, to fit employees’ needs
- Child care and elderly care benefits – corporate discount through designated child care & elderly care vendors
- EAP – free and confidential counseling, online work‑life resources
- Employee networks – Diversity, volunteering, sports, family care - various activities to participate
- Special leaves entitlement
Your key responsibilities:
- Coordinate with regional/global corporate communication team to develop a unified and coherent reputation management strategy for key Japan stakeholders
- Develop and maintain relations with key internal and external stakeholders in Japan, including financial press, industry influencers, etc.
- Media Engagement: including proactive pitching, relationship building, issues management, enquiry handling, etc., as well as news monitoring, as well as a focus on generating local media coverage for key global spokespeople
- Issues Management: Advise on crisis management and critical media issues in a proactive and timely manner
- Internal Communications: Oversee internal communications activities including leadership communications, announcements, content generation for internal communications channels, internal events and townhalls, etc.
- Executive Counsel: Provide advice and insight to senior internal stakeholders based in Japan and abroad, about key Japan and bank media issues and the management of same
- CSR: Oversee development and execution of integrated communications and CSR program for the bank in Japan, including CSR partner relationship management, recruiting volunteers, event logistics, as well as content generation around initiatives
Your skills and experience:
Role requirements: Minimum 5‑10 years experience in senior level corporate communications/public relations in Japan Relevant work experience with international/domestic media and/or an international in‑house environment, with an active network and direct contact with key media participants in Japan Solid understanding of financial services industry and macro‑economic/capital markets news cycle Proven PR, diplomacy, and advocacy skills to effectively handle senior relationships within the bank and with external stakeholders Fluency in spoken and written English and Japanese; strong preference for native Japanese speaker Basic creative skills including photography/videography Desired skills Strong copy‑writing, story‑telling, editing and proofing skills. Has the ability to turn complex subjects into engaging narratives that people want to consume across multiple formats Interest in video production and digital channels. Seeks out new and engaging formats to keep our channels fresh and engaging Keen eye for design and an interest in using visuals to bring content to life Enthusiasm for working in a team in an incredibly fast paced and exciting environment Can‑do attitude and flexibility to wear a lot of hats
How we’ll support you:
- Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
- 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
- Training and development to help you excel in your career
About us and our teams:
Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. click here to see what we do. Deutsche Bank & Diversity 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.