Job Title:
Senior Counsel, RMBS Whole Loans - Vice President - Director
Company: Deutsche Bank
Location: New York City, NY
Created: 2026-05-08
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Job Description:Job Title Senior Counsel, RMBS Whole LoansCorporate Title Vice President - DirectorLocation New York, NYALL ROLES TO BE CONSIDERED OverviewThis position will require a skilled lawyer to provide legal advice to various investment banking trading and lending desks, including the supervising of outside counsel.You will be an integral part of the Bank's lending, finance and securities coverage team within the investment bank, negotiating transaction documents and providing legal advice and legal and risk assessments for complex transactions, including cross-border transactions. Deutsche Bank is investing heavily in the success of the investment bank, which means we are investing in you.What We Offer You A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaborationA hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer daysEmployee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagementCompetitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefitsEducational resources, matching gift and volunteer programsWhat You'll Do Broad transactional coverage of the Firm's fixed income residential whole loans business team as well as asset backed lending, securitization, and structured finance businesses within the Deutsche Bank Investment BankSenior counsel for residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and subject matter expert will require knowledge of legal issues associated with residential mortgage loan purchases and sales, residential mortgage loan originations, securitizations, due diligence and servicingAdvise the RMBS trading and structuring groups in relation to the legal and regulatory framework governing the securities and structured finance markets, including without limitation the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Dodd-FrankProvide ongoing corporate governance and licensing support associated with an RMBS business and work closely with outside counsel, compliance and other internal infrastructure functionsSupport multi-strategy businesses that originate, purchase, trade in, make markets and advise on and/or securitize large positions in residential mortgages and mortgage related securities and other loan productsDraft, review, and advise on a wide variety of lending documents, structured finance, warehouse lending transactions and other related loan products. Review Mortgage Loan Purchase and Sale Agreements, Servicing Agreements, Custodial Agreements, Trust Agreements, and various other commercial contractsHow You'll Lead A team player that can also work autonomously with various structuring groups to structure transactions that achieve internal and/or client objectives and manage multiple transactions on accelerated schedulesProvide advice to senior Legal Department management on transactional legal requirements, best practices and technology tools and solutionsCollaborate with colleagues globally in the Bank's Legal Department, Technology Data & Innovation function and other infrastructure functionsSkills You'll Need General knowledge and understanding of Federal and State consumer protection laws associated with an RMBS platformExperience representing underwriters, issuers, and managers in a wide range of RMBS, CMBS and Asset Backed Securities financings and securitizations including registered public offerings, exempt transactions, and international and domestic offeringsExperience with certain derivatives transactions and swaps coverage is also a plusProficient experience and if possible, in-house counsel experience, New York qualified and a proven ability to work independentlySkills That Will Help You ExcelWork autonomously with various structuring groups to structure transactions that achieve internal and/or client objectives and manage multiple transactions on accelerated schedulesPrior in-house in or law firm experience with financial services is a plusAbility to collaborate, cooperate and work well with others in a supportive and respectful mannerAbility to handle and strategically prioritize numerous projects and tasksExperience operating in a fast-paced business environmentExpectationsIt is the Bank's expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York City office in accordance with the Bank's hybrid working model.Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.The salary range for this position in New York City is $170,000 to $308,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.Deutsche Bank Benefits At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That's why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!Learn more about your life at Deutsche Bank through the eyes of our current employees: California Consumer Privacy Act outlines how companies can use personal information. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Deutsche Bank's California Privacy Notice please email [email protected] 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.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank's Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your RightsEmployee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act