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Team / Division Overview
The DWS CAO Division comprises the AFC & Compliance, Client & Investment Monitoring, Corporate Governance, Human Resources (HR) and Legal departments.
As part of Client & Investment Monitoring, the Governance & Controls team supports all areas of the CAO Division worldwide. Among other things, the team is responsible for topics relating to financial planning, resource planning & management, business continuity management (BCM), strategic CAO projects, business management and the associated operational processes.
With this permanent position we are looking for a candidate to cover all aspects of Business Management for the AFC & Compliance department, including, but not limited to, governance and oversight of the process for AFC & Compliance, budgeting process and resource management, Third Party Risk Management process and project management, vendor oversight, maintaining of IGSAs. The role will support the Governance & Controls function for CAO and the Leadership team of the AFC & Compliance department.
Role Details
As a Business Manager, you will (be):
Establishment and further development of a governance and policy framework for the DWS Legal department and continuous adaptation of the function to regulatory requirements;
General project management work as well as proactive problem analysis and development of proposed solutions to eliminate data, reporting and process gaps, including development of policies, procedures and KODs
Support of the Global COO and Head of AFC & Compliance in all strategic matters in coordination with Finance, Tax, Compliance, HR and other central functions as well as experts from all parts of the DWS/DB Group
Considering Resource Planning & Management, support the AFC & Compliance department in all aspects of vendor management (DWS Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and DB Vendor Risk Management (VRM))
DWS cost allocation overview of received services and downstream cost allocations, conducting cost reviews, reviewing KPIs and monitoring budget against actual spend
We are looking for:
University degree/University of Applied Sciences degree; Alternatively, completed commercial training with appropriate further training (banking business administration, MBA, CFA, etc.)
Multiple years of experience in Business Management, highly desirable if for an AFC & Compliance department
General experience within the asset management industry and an understanding of the asset management value chain as well as the different functions and responsibilities would be an advantage
Good knowledge of investment products of the DWS business areas would be an advantage
Profound experience in project management and change management; Experience and knowledge of agile working methods would be an advantage
Strong communication skills in English and German as well as the ability to work together across departments
Confident handling and coordination of requirements in a global team
Strong analytical skills, as well as the ability to communicate challenging issues to different stakeholders to develop suitable solutions
Empathy in dealing with others as well as the preservation and balancing of different interests in the context of service provision
Self-driven for personal development and independent way of working
What we'll offer you:
At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it's important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you're interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there's something for everyone.
The salary range for this position in New York City $84,000 to $145,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of renumeration
Some of our core benefits:
Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan
Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays
Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Health & Life Insurance Plans and the support of trained Mental Health First Aiders
Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance
The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change & achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partnered organizations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support.
DWS' Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.
If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you.
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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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. Click these links to view the following notices: "EEO is the Law poster" and supplement ; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act ; Employee Polygraph Protection Act and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination Provision .
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.
Visit Inside Deutsche Bank to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more besides.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. Click these links to view the following notices: EEO is the Law poster and supplement ; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act ; Employee Polygraph Protection Act and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision .
