Q&A With Deutsche Bank Employees
Great minds drive our business forward. Deutsche Bank's success is built on the agile thinking of our people. We're adventurous but responsible, developing trusting and lasting partnerships. We know that a high performance culture goes hand-in-hand with a culture of responsibility – creating value for clients while being sensitive to our impact on the environment, the economy, and wider society. We have a clear and compelling strategy for the years ahead: we’re committed to becoming the world’s leading, client-centric global universal bank. To help us achieve this, we created a set of values that are at the core of all we do. They guide our behavior with clients, with each other, with our shareholders and with the communities we serve. Our six values are: Integrity Sustainable Performance Client Centricity Innovation Discipline Partnership Open communication with colleagues is encouraged at every level of the organisation. We value diverse opinions and acknowledge individual contribution. Ours is an intellectually stimulating and challenging environment, offering our employees the opportunity to have a genuine impact. Everyone has the chance to share in our success. Join us, and you will be challenged and encouraged within a culture that nurtures talent, strives for innovation and rewards outstanding performance.
How employees describe working at Deutsche Bank
Work culture is decent and helpful
Excellent corprate structure, everyone truly cares and gives it thier all.
They are always willing to help me
When we are all on the same page
Awesome work life balance overal
What it's like to work at Deutsche Bank
- Deutsche Bank employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
- Employees at Deutsche Bank report the work pace is moderate
- On a typical day, employees at Deutsche Bank have 4+ meetings
- 79% of Deutsche Bank employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Deutsche Bank employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 60% of Deutsche Bank employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Deutsche Bank employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 57% of Deutsche Bank employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Deutsche Bank Employees
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What should I wear for an interview at Deutsche Bank?
Dress up with the best you have. Better over-dressed than the inverse.
Professionally ... not business casual - unless directed otherwise by the recruiter
Does Deutsche Bank drug test or do a background check?
Yes
Always
What's the work from home policy like at Deutsche Bank?
Very good. You can work at home at your convenience. Just as long as you do your job
Recently upgraded virtual desktop allows for effective management of remote presence seamlessly. Exempting off-shore locations, colleagues in CE, SG, UK and US frequently work remotely without disparagement.
What is the dress code at Deutsche Bank?
Business casual in most contexts; however, up-dressing is not frowned upon either.
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at Deutsche Bank?
Learn about different cultures and take lots of notes.
What's the office layout like at Deutsche Bank?
Imagine a call center, imagine fewer barriers, imagine fewer resources, you have the idea.
How's the morale at Deutsche Bank?
Scale of 1-10 ... 2-3 dependent upon the day, worse as you speak to higher levels of management.
How would you compare interviewing at Deutsche Bank to other places you've interviewed?
Comparable
How flexible is your work schedule at Deutsche Bank?
Dependent upon role
What's the internship program like at Deutsche Bank?
Excellent
How does Deutsche Bank handle HR issues?
Letter of the law -- no more, no less. If they can fire you today, they will. If they see risk for themselves, all decisions are made for self-preservation, then the firm, then those they serve.
How innovative is Deutsche Bank?
scale of 1-99 ... upper 80s. When vendors get behind the wheel and see what we are already doing, they marvel.
What part of Deutsche Bank's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Information Security ... every other aspect of technology and equity trading
What do people at Deutsche Bank think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Knowledgeable of one side of the bank. Committed to keeping his promises - without regard for how promises will impact the longevity of his success. Naive.
How's the work life balance at Deutsche Bank?
Much of what you are expected to do is indeterminably stifled by the senior-most leadership of the bank. Do what you can in 8-10 hours, then go home. Investing heightening levels of additional effort continues to frustrate those of us who attempt otherwise.
How much diversity is there among employees at Deutsche Bank?
Very diverse in terms of different nationalities. But in terms of race, not really diverse in that area.
What unique perks and benefits does Deutsche Bank provide?
Discounts on cars, loans, transit, and retail. Nice bonus and profit sharing
How long do the interviews usually take at Deutsche Bank?
About an hour
How do I do well in an interview at Deutsche Bank?
Understand the role you are applying for, research the people that will be interviewing you. Make sure your experience is topnotch. Bring a portfolio if needed. Make eye contact, and keep it strictly professional
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Deutsche Bank?
One interview with the VP, got an offer the next day. It was painless. Just make sure your resume is free of any errors and describe in detail what you know about the position you applied for.
Have you seen an improvement in the career advancement of women in Tech/DevOps at DB in last 3-5 years?
Yes
How do you feel about going to work at Deutsche Bank everyday?
Luckily for me, I get to work remotely 2-3 days a week. So coming to work is not as painful. Either way, my team and my boss is the best!!





