Job Description:
About DWS:
DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 928bn of assets under management (as of 31 December 2021). Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.
We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground-knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, which guides our investment approach strategically.
DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing: with approximately 3,500 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are investors – entrusted to build the best foundation for our clients’ future.
About the Risk Team
The Chief Risk Office (CRO) within DWS is an independent function responsible for protecting the business as well as being a trusted adviser and partner for supporting sustainable business growth. CRO is responsible for ensuring that DWS meets its regulatory and contractual commitments as well as the expectations of clients, shareholders and regulators that the organisation “does what is right rather than just what is allowed”. CRO seeks to protect DWS against losses and reputational damage, through effective oversight and advice, underpinned by an exemplary risk culture.
CRO has been designed to balance the need for alignment with the DWS business whilst maintaining independence and strong relationships with DB Group key control functions.
The CRO governance structure supports a holistic risk and control view. This ability for the control groups to work together seamlessly allows for effective and timely advice to our stakeholders and partners and effective decision making thereby managing the risks, and supporting the sustainable growth, of a world leading asset manager.
The Fiduciary Market Risk Team (within the Fiduciary Investment Risk Management Department) is in charge of establishing a robust fiduciary market risk management framework for the DWS Product Platform to ensure regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions as well as to challenge and guide the Investment Platform to ultimately meeting the fiduciary duty with DWS investors. The team is responsible to set principles and robust governance for products market risk oversight, including monitoring and escalation procedures, risk model maintenance and model enhancements, products market risk profile as well as market risk policies and procedures.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Review and enhance the market risk management program for DWS US-managed products
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the new US market risk regulatory program (new rule 18f-4)
Support the development and maintenance of global governance frameworks across the DWS product ranges and regulation spectrum
Contribute to local and global projects on market risk aspects working closely with Risk teams and other DWS Divisions
Support the development of tools to automate and operationalize risk measurement, monitoring and escalation processes
Contribute to decision-making and approval processes through detailed risk analyses and product reviews
Review new and existing products to identify potential sources of market risk
Your Skills & Experience:
University degree preferably in Mathematics / Statistics / Quantitative Finance / Physics, or the like
Up to 2 years of relevant experience in the asset management industry either on Risk and/or Portfolio Management teams
Previous experience with data analysis and/or financial analytics is considered a plus
Sound knowledge of the main asset classes, financial instruments, and risk factors
Strong analytical skills
Programming skills (e.g., Python, SQL, etc.) are considered a plus
Knowledge of regulations applicable to mutual funds and ETFs is considered a plus
Strong communication skills and desire to work on an international and dynamic team
What we’ll offer you:
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center. You can expect:
Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan
Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays
Health and Life Insurance Plans for you and your family
Work/Life Balance Programs including Adoption/Surrogacy/Infertility Assistance, Backup Care through Bright Horizons, Phase Back to Work and Support for New Mothers
A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Commuter Discounts and Gym benefits
The opportunity to support wide-ranging volunteer programs, + 1 day volunteering leave per year, matched personal donations to non-profit organizations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000
How we’ll support you:
Training and development to help you excel in your career
Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
Coaching and support from experts in your team
DWS is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital/civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any concerns about the application process, please contact your recruiter.
It is DWS’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York City office in accordance with the firm’s hybrid working model. At this time, all individuals present in the location must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19. DWS provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.
We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
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