Job Title: Operations Expert (POLM)
Corporate Title: Associate
Location: Bangalore, India
Role Description
- The Portfolio Onboarding & Lifecycle Management (POLM) function is part of DWS Infrastructure Operations and is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely operational setup of new funds and mandates.
- The team also manages lifecycle events including asset transfers, mergers, splits, custodian changes, and terminations.
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
- Coordinate and implement operational setup of new DWS funds and mandates.
- Manage custody set-up incl. trade routings, account openings and safekeeping locations.
- Execute ad-hoc or planned lifecycle events including asset transfers, mergers, splits, custodian changes, and liquidations.
- Maintain process documentation including procedures, flow charts, and checklists.
- Partner with internal (Product, Investment and Client Division, etc.) and external stakeholders (Custodians, Fund Admins, Middle Office Providers, etc.).
- Participate in operational and strategic projects.
Your skills and experience
- University degree in economics or related field.
- Experience in onboarding, custodian setup, securities settlement, reconciliation, or fund accounting.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- High initiative and confident decision‑making.
- Analytical, solution‑oriented mindset.
- Strong team collaboration and communication.
- High process discipline and attention to detail.
- This role provides exposure to global fund launch and lifecycle management and offers strong opportunities for growth within DWS Operations.
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
- Strong knowledge of fund accounting
- Experience with risk management processes
- Proven ability to drive operational efficiency
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in team management and mentorship
Deutsche Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Deutsche Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Deutsche Bank.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning multiple medical plan options along with dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and disability protection.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is described as generous, including annual leave, sick leave, public holidays, wellbeing leave, volunteering leave in some regions, and expanded bereavement leave in certain locations.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is presented as a matched savings plan (401(k)), reinforcing longer-term financial security as part of the rewards package.
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