DWS AFC & Compliance Team (Data Analytics & Monitoring), AVP

About DWS

DWS, publicly listed asset management division of Deutsche Bank, is one of the world's leading investment management organizations with over 900 billion of assets under management. DWS provides flexible products and solutions to a wide range of investment opportunities across all asset classes from pooled funds to highly customized portfolios for a wide range of investors and offers individuals and institutions traditional and alternative investments across all major asset classes.

About DWS AFC & Compliance

As part of the DWS Chief Administration Office (CAO), the Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) team provides business line support throughout the organisation. It aims to protect DWS's license to operate by promoting and enforcing adherence with laws, regulations, rules, expectations of regulators, the standards of self-regulatory organizations in connection with the Group' s regulated activities and driving a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.

The AFC & Compliance Data Analytics & Monitoring team supports these objectives by providing operational assurance and support to key control areas. Including reviews of in-scope controls to ensure that effectiveness, including the calibration of configurable thresholds and parameters, is maintained over time. Implementing and overseeing the operational execution of Data Management topics for data deemed material to AFC & Compliance processes (Material Data Scope). The team also supports Information Security topics for Compliance applications, working closely with application IATOs, Technology, CISO and application SMEs to ensure adherence to the Information Security requirements.

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that youll enjoy

Your key responsibilities:

• Executing Calibration and Effectiveness reviews of AFC & Compliance controls (e.g., Trade Surveillance alert scenarios) globally to ensure alignment with regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Implementing and executing statistical techniques designed to produce quantitative what-if analysis to optimise threshold and parameter setting for AFC & Compliance controls.
• Supporting AFC & Compliance Data Management initiatives to bring Material Data linked processes under management.
• Supporting Information Security topics for in-scope Compliance applications.
• Creating comprehensive solutions to effectively communicate programme topics to stakeholders: tailored presentations, detailed reports, management information, etc.
• Driving operational development to ensure processes remain fit-for-purpose and evolve with industry leading trends and best practice.

Your skills and experience

• Experience in the financial services industry (asset management experience is preferred) with three lines of defence knowledge, particularly in roles involving the design, execution, or validation of a control framework.
• Understanding of financial regulation globally, specifically those covering market conduct related topics e.g., MAR, SEC, CFTC, MiFID 2, etc.
• Extensive experience in analysing large data sets, with knowledge of methods for identifying patterns, trends, and evaluating the impact of changes to configurable variables (static and dynamic) on desired outputs.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or similar language (Python is preferred) with hands on experience in querying, cleaning, transforming, and analysing data.
• Knowledge and practical application of statistical techniques such as regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and distribution modelling.
• Hands-on experience with trade surveillance systems e.g., ACA Compliance Alpha, SMARTS, Actimize, etc, including knowledge of control setup and execution.
• Degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related discipline.
• Post-graduate qualifications or equivalent professional expertise, demonstrating proficiency in required topics.
• Proficient in MS Office (advanced expertise in Excel + SharePoint is desirable) complimented by fluency in other core financial services technology platforms and applications.
• Excellent English skills.
• Knowledge of another European language (e.g. German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish) would also be an advantage.

Competencies:

• Highly motivated and self-sufficient, with a strong willingness to take on new challenges.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with strict attention to detail.
• Diligent and able to manage multiple conflicting deliverables under strict deadlines.
• Comfortable in a numerical technical environment and with the general mathematical concepts of finance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• High level of comfort in dealing with different local offices in Europe, APAC, and the US.