Business Control Officer, AVP

Job Title: Business Control Officer

Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President

Location: Pune, India

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.

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

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 division’s 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.

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

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.htm

We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.