Emily Zhang works at Deutsche Bank Management Consulting and tells about her typical day, the most rewarding part of her job and about her path to DBMC.
My path to Deutsche Bank Management Consulting:
I joined Deutsche Bank Management Consulting (DBMC) in June 2018 from a US bank, which I joined after completing my MBA at Georgetown University in Washington DC. During my time with the bank, I worked in the Strategy & Execution team for Small Business Banking, and the Pricing Strategy & Economics team for Consumer Banking. Prior to my MBA, I spent three years between Shanghai and Singapore working at a multinational semi-conductor manufacturer, where I set up the Financial Planning and Analysis functionality in Mainland China and supported the regional CFO and CEO on China strategic initiatives. I started my career at KPMG in their Audit practice. I have a Bachelor degree of International Trade and Economics from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
A typical day at work:
Starts from checking emails on my corporate phone to catch up what happened or is happening in Europe, as most of my projects are global in nature with project sponsors, stakeholders and DBMC colleagues in London and Frankfurt. It continues with a daily check-in together with my project team to talk about what’s been done, what’s planned to do for the day, and what we are trying to achieve for the next few weeks (updates to various governance, project sponsor presentation, etc.). The day goes by quite fast with client meetings, brainstorming with the team, content creation/ review / iteration.
I joined Deutsche Bank Management Consulting because
I wanted the opportunity to work at a global bank, where I can create value for the firm through project work partnering with senior leadership across functions and divisions, and take on meaningful responsibilities and be part of the changes.
When I am not working:
You can find me at museums in NYC or wherever I travelled. I am mesmerized by impressionist paintings and started to learn more about old master, Dutch painting and American paintings. I love traveling to Europe, where I can find all my favorite painters and stumped upon some paintings I never saw. The architecture in Europe is so beautiful and always makes me want to move there. Living here in NYC, I like to try restaurants with friends and there are over 500 restaurants on my list! I also enjoy theatre, shows and concerts (took some acting class when I lived in DC). I have been practicing Yoga for over 12 years but I started running in the central park lately to get out after a day of work.
The most rewarding part of my job:
I saw the Bloomberg articles about a project I worked on. And the opportunity to work with wonderful people on the team and across the bank!
What I would like to tell a potential candidate about Deutsche Bank Management Consulting:
If you want to the opportunity of working in a high performing team, helping senior management address the most critical and pressing issues, and learning and growing with the team and the bank, come and join us!
