Job Title: DWS Risk Manager - Investment Risk Models, AVP

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

• Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.
• Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.
• We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.
• As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

About DWS Investment Risk:

• The Chief Risk Office 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.
• As part of the Chief Risk Office, the Investment Risk team is in charge of independent oversight of investment risk of DWS fiduciary portfolios. In this role, it designs and executes the risk programs to identify, measure, control and manage market, liquidity, sustainability, and counterparty risk of fiduciary portfolios. This includes the regular monitoring, analysis, and reporting of risk to portfolio management and DWS management boards.

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

• Develop, test, and document both in-house and vendor-provided models for DWS
• Design and implement compensating controls to address identified model weaknesses
• Maintain and enhance existing risk models to deliver high-quality analytics and insights for the Investment and Product Divisions
• Coordinate and document model development activities, including new releases and updates, in collaboration with model vendors and key stakeholders such as the Investment Divisions and Model Validation team
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Model Risk Program for Investment Risk in liquid products, including the creation of global processes and procedures to ensure robust model risk governance

Your skills and experience

• Master’s degree in mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Physics, or a related field; PhD is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in the financial industry, ideally in Model Development, Model Validation, Valuation, Risk Management, or Portfolio Management
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and applying analytical models for financial instruments
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks related to model risk in the asset management industry is a plus
• Strong understanding of liquidity risk models as well as market risk models such as Value at Risk (VaR) and Stress Testing
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or R, and experienced with databases (SQL)
• Prior experience with BlackRock Solutions Aladdin is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to proactively and effectively communicate with management
• Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and innovative solution development
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

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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