Jonathan Hummel, Chief Risk Officer, Americas
Professional Overview
Jonathan Hummel is an accomplished risk management executive with extensive experience in the financial services industry. As the Chief Risk Officer, Americas at Deutsche Bank, he is responsible for overseeing and managing the firm's risk exposure across the region, ensuring the bank's resilience and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Risk Officer, Americas at Deutsche Bank, Jonathan is responsible for leading the bank's risk management strategy and execution across the region. He oversees a team of risk professionals and collaborates closely with business units to identify, assess, and mitigate various forms of risk, including credit, market, operational, and compliance risks. Under his leadership, the bank has strengthened its risk management frameworks, improved data analytics capabilities, and enhanced its compliance posture, contributing to the overall financial stability and reputation of the organization.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Jonathan served as the Deputy Chief Risk Officer, Americas at Deutsche Bank, where he was instrumental in enhancing the bank's risk management practices and driving strategic initiatives. He also held the position of Global Head of Business Aligned Risk Management for FX, Rates & Institutional Client Group (ICG), where he successfully implemented risk management frameworks to support the bank's trading and client-facing activities.
Earlier in his career, Jonathan gained valuable experience at Goldman Sachs, where he was part of the firm's Credit and Business Intelligence Group, contributing to credit analysis and risk assessment processes.
Jonathan has also been actively involved in industry associations, serving as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the Capital Markets Credit Analysts Society (CMCAS) from 2008 to 2011. Currently, he is a Board Member at Leviticus Fund and a Governor on the Board of Directors for the Risk Management Association (RMA) - New York City Chapter.
Academic Background
Jonathan holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with distinction.
Areas of Expertise
- Risk management strategy and execution
- Credit, market, operational, and compliance risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance and reporting
- Data analytics and risk modeling
- Collaboration and stakeholder management
- Strategic planning and implementation
Professional Impact
Under Jonathan's leadership, Deutsche Bank's risk management practices have been significantly strengthened, contributing to the bank's enhanced financial stability and improved regulatory compliance. He has spearheaded initiatives to enhance the bank's risk reporting capabilities, improve data analytics, and foster a strong risk culture across the organization.
Jonathan's industry contributions extend beyond his role at Deutsche Bank. He has actively participated in industry associations, sharing his expertise and insights to drive the advancement of risk management practices in the financial services sector.
Conclusion
With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Jonathan Hummel has established himself as a respected risk management leader. As the Chief Risk Officer, Americas at Deutsche Bank, he continues to drive strategic initiatives, enhance risk management frameworks, and contribute to the overall resilience and success of the organization.
