Job Title: Operations Senior Expert, VP
Location: Bangalore, India
Corporate Title: VP
As part of Global Reporting & Performance Measurement, the Regulatory Reporting department is responsible for the preparation and distribution of client-specific and regulatory reporting for the entire DWS fund range (Active, Passive, Alternatives).
As a Senior Operations Specialist, you are the key point of contact for inquiries relating to regulatory transaction reporting, in particular EMIR Art. 9, MiFIR Art. 26 and SFTR Art.4. You work closely with various DWS departments, clients, and external auditors, providing guidance on all relevant matters. Within DWS, you ensure smooth operational processes and coordinate, organize, and monitor system interfaces. In this role, you lead projects and drive them forward independently, while your communication across functional teams plays a critical role. As a central point of contact, you share your expertise and continuously contribute to process and performance improvements.
Role Description
- Join DWS and become part of an industry-leading company with a global presence. Here, you’ll be empowered to lead ambitious programs that shape the future of investing and support our clients, local communities, and the environment.
- We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to seize tomorrow’s opportunities and build the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial futures. That’s why we are “Investors for a new now.”
- In return, we offer you the platform you need to make an impact, working alongside some of the industry’s top thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and build an exceptional career. This is your chance to invest in your future.
- The Senior Operations Analyst in Client Reporting is responsible for the timely, complete, and accurate creation and dispatch of complex client reports. They serve as a point of contact for client inquiries and all related upstream and downstream activities within the functional team.
- This role plays a key part in enabling communication between functional teams, sharing knowledge and business practices, and developing and implementing process and performance efficiencies. In certain cases, the Senior Operations Analyst may also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with the front office and other internal and external parties, especially for time-sensitive, complex, or regulatory tasks.
- Some tasks are highly time-sensitive or complex and require interaction with internal stakeholders.
- They build trust with clients, maintain standards, are accessible during critical moments, and dig deep into client needs.
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
- Act as the central point of contact and Business Analyst for changes in the regulatory transaction reporting framework and actively manage communication with internal and external stakeholder groups on matters relating to regulatory transaction reporting, in particular EMIR Art. 9, MiFIR Art. 26 and SFTR Art.4.
- Take responsibility for designing a robust and compliant DWS regulatory transaction reporting framework.
- Analyze existing and new regulations, define requirements for their efficient implementation, and manage their integration into day-to-day processing.
- Drawing on your experience with technical solutions, you support both the business function and the IT unit as a subject-matter expert in the technical implementation of requirements.
- Your focus is on implementing an efficient reporting solution within the prescribed regulatory timeline.
- As a central contact person and expert, you can engage confidently and effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g. Audit, Compliance) and external stakeholders (e.g. national and international regulatory authorities, external auditors) on regulatory matters.
- Represent the Regulatory Reporting function in national and international industry associations (e.g. EFAMA, ISDA, ISLA), where you share your expertise and discuss potential solutions with other representatives from the asset management sector.
- In this role, you ensure consistent and standardized preparation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all required documentation.
Your skills and experience
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as Business Analyst in regulatory reporting change programs within a bank, asset manager, consultancy or service provider.
- Excellent knowledge of the relevant regulatory requirements, in particular EMIR Art. 9, MiFIR Art. 26 and SFTR Art.4
- Preferred system knowledge includes BlackRock Solutions Aladdin and Cappitech.
- Strong ability to work independently with a conceptual, structured, and solution-oriented approach.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to assess issues, identify root causes, and communicate progress on appropriate solutions effectively.
- Ability to work with precision and maintain focus under pressure.
- Confidence in managing ad hoc analysis requests from Senior Management in a timely and professional manner.
- Very good written and spoken communication skills in English (German nice to have).
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.html
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 8 years experience as Business Analyst in regulatory reporting change programs within bank, asset manager, consultancy or service provider
- Excellent knowledge of EMIR Art. 9, MiFIR Art. 26 and SFTR Art.4
- Experience supporting technical implementation and acting as subject-matter expert with IT teams
- Ability to design and maintain a robust, compliant regulatory transaction reporting framework
- Strong analytical skills, root-cause analysis and problem-solving
- Ability to work independently with a conceptual, structured and solution-oriented approach
- Ability to work with precision and maintain focus under pressure
- Confidence managing ad hoc analysis requests from Senior Management
- Very good written and spoken English
- German language skills
- Preferred system knowledge: BlackRock Solutions Aladdin and Cappitech
- Experience representing function in industry associations and engaging external regulators/auditors
What We Do
DWS Group (DWS) with EUR 933bn of assets under management (as of 30 June 2024) aspires to be one of the world's leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is 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 liquid and illiquid asset classes as well as 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, giving strategic guidance to our investment approach. DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing. We understand that, both as a corporate as well as a trusted advisor to our clients, we have a crucial role in helping to navigate the transition to a more sustainable future. With approximately 4,500 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are committed to acting on behalf of our clients and investing with their best interests at heart so that they can reach their financial goals, no matter what the future holds. With our entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit, we work every day to deliver outstanding investment results, in both good and challenging times to build the best foundation for our clients’ financial future.
