DWS Risk Manager - NFRM, AVP

Job Description:

Job Title: DWS Risk Manager - NFRM, AVP

Location: Bangalore/Mumbai

Role Description

• The DWS Non-financial Risk Management (NFRM) team is part of the DWS Chief Risk office within the DWS CFO division.
• The DWS Chief Risk office is a dedicated risk oversight and control function, independent from the Front Office and mandated to manage financial, non-financial and investment risks for DWS Group and its subsidiaries.

DWS NFRM acts as 2nd line of defense (2LoD) Risk Control Function with the current mandate:

• Develop, establish and assure qualitative, effective and consistent framework for Non-financial Risk Management and specific NFR risk types
• Oversee NFR remediation and adherence to risk appetite and tolerance
• Coordinate integrated NFR reporting 
• Act as Risk Type Specialist for several non-financial risk types
• Manage Operational Risk Capital

You will join the DWS Risk team based in India reporting to the Head of Operational Risk (OR). As a subject matter expert performing day-to-day NFRM activities, you will be responsible for various processes with a focus on the development and maintenance of the NFRM framework adherence in partnership with all 3LoD (e.g., risk owners, Divisional Control Office, Chief Security Office, Internal Audit, the global NFRM team and related 2nd line functions like Compliance and AFC).

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy,

• Best in class leave policy.
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Creation and maintenance of data repositories including Quality Assurance from various sources of OR Management Systems as a basis for risk analysis and risk management (e.g., Findings, Risk Acceptances, OR Events, Scenarios, Metrics data)
• Develop and maintain core elements of the NFRM framework adherence and governance processes in close co-operation with various DWS and DB stakeholders across all 3LoD
• Ensures the delivery of priorities such as OR capital management processes, risk metrics and risk appetite monitoring and any further activities as required
• Support the monitoring of DWS Group’s Non-financial Risk Appetite and report on DWS risk profile against risk appetite

Your skills and experience

• University degree (Economics, Business Administration, Natural Sciences, or equivalent), with focus on Risk management ideally Operational Risk and/or Non-Financial Risk, or equivalent experience
• Experience (5+ years) in risk management (both technical and organizational requirements) in the finance industry, consulting, audit or a technology company
• Several years of working knowledge of relevant industry and regulatory assessment frameworks and/or standards
• Relevant professional certifications are a plus (Risk Management Certificates, Auditor, etc.)
• Knowledge of Asset Management and risk management principles; previous exposure to European regulatory requirements including MARisk is a strong plus
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; programming skills are a strong plus
• Strong team player and collaborative mindset
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career.
• Coaching and support from experts in your team.
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.

About us and our teams

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