Business Control Officer, AVP

About DWS Group

• DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 1,010 bn of assets under management (as of 31 March 2025).Building on more than 60 years of experience and a reputation for excellence in Germany and across Europe, DWS has come to be 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.

Your key responsibilities

As a part of the team DWS BCO Investment/Product Division (ID/PD) you will:

• Consult and work together with different stakeholders (e.g. Service Relationship Owners, DWS NFRM; DWS Procurement) in vendor management topics
• Manage and prioritize DWS Investment/Product divisions vendor risk assessments (dwsTPRM) pipeline
• Support and conduct all inherent risk questionnaires/gateway requests for DWS Investment/Product Division (first phase of the Vendor Risk Management process)
• Process and support ID/PD risk assessments in dwsTPRM application in line with relevant policies and procedures
• Support all post-deal activities like risk reviews, change requests, etc.
• Manage in close co-operation with finding owners all lifecycle events (e.g. capture, extension, closure) for ID and PD owned findings in relation to Third Party Management
• Prepare impactful analysis, meeting materials or presentations as required to facilitate senior stakeholder engagement and management approvals
• Support the team in pro-active risk management activities, e.g. in developing scenario analysis or transformation risk assessments

Your preferred skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in science, with a preference towards master's degree.
• Experienced in Risk Management systems, tools and processes, ideally in the Deutsche Bank environment
• Vendor management experience gained within a global corporate, financial services or management consulting environment
• Strong team player, with proven ability to work in a global team and drive results both collaboratively and independently
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Educated to degree level or with relevant industry experience, especially regarding Risk- and/or Supply-Chain Management
• Business fluent in written and spoken English
• Very good computing skills, e.g. Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Proficient knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulations, and industry best practices
• Should be skilled to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and strategic mindset along with the ability to collaborate with different stakeholders including top management representatives.