Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition - Early Careers (Campus Engagement & Programmes) Specialist, – AVP at Deutsche Bank. This role focuses on attracting and selecting early talent for entry level graduate roles, managing campus engagement, and delivering programmes that support the regional Early Careers strategy.

Details of the Division and Team: The Early Careers Specialist is responsible for one or more of the following activities: developing and facilitating attraction campaigns, sourcing talent for entry level graduate roles, screening resumes and recommending candidates for hiring divisions, facilitating interview days, conducting pre-employment checks and screening for new joiners, obtaining references, processing employment paperwork and/or verification of qualifications, implementing the new hire onboarding strategy, liaising with external vendors, talent attraction by defining and executing employer brand strategy; and utilising social media, digital marketing, events and creative communications to enhance the bank's employer value proposition.

This role reports into the Regional Early Careers Lead and will manage a divisional portfolio of intern and graduate recruitment and programmes. The successful candidate will help create the necessary support network, match and select the right candidates to meet the needs of hiring divisions, and work with the regional Early Careers Team and broader HR and business communities to provide a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

University Relations & Strategic Partnerships

• Develop and execute a regional university engagement strategy aligned with business hiring forecasts, diversity goals and talent pipeline needs for graduate and intern programmes
• Establish and nurture long-term relationships with career services, faculty and student clubs at top-tier universities. Serve as the primary liaison, managing scheduling for campus events and advisory partnerships
• Maintain an understanding of regional education systems, student demographics and campus cultures to tailor recruitment efforts effectively

Campus Events & Engagement Management

• Plan and deliver a regional calendar of high-impact campus events including career fairs, information sessions, workshops and virtual engagement initiatives
• Design student engagement initiatives to attract passive talent and increase application volume and quality
• Manage logistics, budgets, communications, event staffing and post-event feedback analysis for all recruitment and branding activities
• Partner with recruiting leads and business leaders to drive event participation and engagement from divisions

Early Talent Pipeline Development

• Lead the delivery of regional internship and insights programmes in collaboration with recruiting leads and programme managers
• Collaborate with recruiters and business divisions to prioritise schools and translate campus engagement into high-quality application pipelines for internship and graduate programmes
• Provide intelligence and feedback to recruiting teams on campus trends, competitive activities and candidate sentiment
• Track and nurture relationships with high potential students through CRM tools, personalized outreach and targeted communications

Employer Branding & Talent Marketing

• Collaborate with global and regional employer branding teams to localize and ensure a consistent employer brand message in all campus communications and events
• Coordinate regional-specific marketing assets and collaterals such as digital ads, brochures, videos and event kits
• Ensure all student touchpoints are inclusive, engaging, and aligned with the bank's values and diversity goals

Data & Insights

• Maintain dashboards and reporting on key metrics such as campus engagement effectiveness, student conversion rates, diversity pipeline, school-specific performance metrics and event ROI. Use data to inform campus investment and engagement priorities
• Conduct post-season debriefs and capture qualitative feedback from internal stakeholders and university partners to improve future engagement strategies
• Stay current on campus recruitment trends, Gen Z engagement strategies, and evolving student expectations

Recruitment Support

• Provide recruitment support for adhoc hiring programmes and during peak campus season

• Bachelor's degree level or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in early talent, campus recruitment, employer branding or university relations within banking & financial services or professional services industries
• Experience working in a regional or global environment with knowledge of diverse education markets
• Proven experience in project and event management that demonstrates strong multi-tasking and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic thinking paired with a data-driven and outcomes-focused mindset
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting in front of large audiences
• Proficient in tools such as CRM/ATS systems and social media marketing platforms
• Passionate about Early Careers recruitment and possess a high standard of excellence

Note: Role is required to be performed on-site at One Raffles Quay office. Relevant vaccination requirements may apply.

• 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

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

Deutsche Bank & Diversity: We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day, including 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 look forward to receiving your application.

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