DWS – Team Manager Operations – Transaction Processing Group

Job Title: DWS – Team Manager Operations – Transaction Processing Group

Corporate Title: Associate

Location: Bangalore, India

Role Description

About DWS

• DWS is a leading asset management company, committed to delivering innovative investment solutions and exceptional client service. With a strong global presence and a dedication to responsible investing, DWS empowers clients to achieve their financial goals.
• Our culture values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, making DWS an employer of choice for talented professionals seeking growth and impact in the financial sector.

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead with Trade Processing experience to join our team. You will be joining a critical function within DWS’s Trade Processing Group (TPG), which is an integral part of DWS Operations. The TPG team is deeply committed to operational transparency, control, and excellence, supporting the full lifecycle of trade processing across different asset classes. It is a global team of approximately 140 professionals. The team supports APAC, EMEA, and US regions, enabling a robust “follow-the-sun” model that ensures seamless coverage and continuity across time zones.
• The TPG team works in close partnership with front-office stakeholders, including traders and Portfolio managers, to align operational processes with strategic investment goals. You will play a key role in driving innovation, leveraging automation, data analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce manual touchpoints.
• Equally important is the team’s focus on risk mitigation and regulatory compliance. You will be expected to uphold and evolve a strong control environment, proactively identifying and addressing operational risks, and ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards.
• This role offers the opportunity to bring industry experience and fresh ideas to a dynamic and evolving environment. Whether through process re-engineering, talent development, or digital transformation, your contributions will shape the future of Trade Operations at DWS.

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

Operations Management

• Design, implement, and optimize trade processing workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor daily operations to ensure timely matching, timely settlement and reconciliation of trades.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Collaborate with IT, risk, and other departments to resolve operational issues and support system enhancements/issues.

People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the team to build a strong team with expertise in the area.
• Set performance objectives, conduct regular reviews, and provide feedback and guidance.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
• Ensure adequate training and knowledge transfer within the team.
• Manage resource allocation and support recruitment and onboarding processes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a Senior point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding trade processing queries and escalations.

Risk & Control

• Implement and maintain robust controls to mitigate operational risks.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field.
• Experience in trade processing, operations, or financial services is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant technology platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., MiFID, EMIR) is an advantage.

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.