Business Control Officer Control Governance, AVP

Role Description

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

This specific role is to act as Business Control Officer with responsibility for governing and enhancing the DWS Control Inventory. This role will support India DCO office with activities as outlined below:

• Support in governing the DWS Control Inventory, including identifying, analysing and reporting data quality issues or gaps in documentation
• Support in migrating control inventory to strategic technology platform
• Monitor and understand Changes made across DB group Control Inventory, to reflect where relevant into DWS Control Inventory
• Support execution of monthly controls governance forum
• Assess end to end business processes to identify significant gaps and determine issue root causes.
• Apply critical thinking skills to substantive testing techniques to thoroughly evaluate the effectiveness of high-risk business processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support control design and effectiveness.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in information security or related field required, with a preference towards master's degree.
• 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
• Strong experience in Risk & Control Management domain
• Experience and proficiency in managing voluminous spreadsheets, power query and associated technical skills
• At least 5 years experience in banking or asset management
• Knowledge of Risk & Control management workflow suites or related tools/platforms, specific experience in this regard will be preferential
• Knowledge of Control Metrics & Assessment/Assurance Methodologies, specific experience in this regard will be preferential
• Should possess strong communication skills (written/ spoken)
• 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.