Employer: DWS Group

Title: Senior Risk Analyst

Location: New York , New York

Jobe Code: #LI-SL1 #LI-02

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Investment Risk / CFO

The Risk function within the DWS CFO division is an independent function responsible for protecting the Business as well as being a trusted adviser and partner for supporting sustainable business growth. As part of the Risk function, the Investment Risk team is in charge of independent risk oversight for DWS client portfolios. In this role, it designs and executes the risk programs to identify, measure, control, and manage market, liquidity, sustainability, and counterparty risk of fiduciary portfolios. This includes the regular monitoring, analysis, and reporting of risk to Portfolio Management and internal and external oversight bodies.

Role Details

The role of the Investment Risk - Senior Risk Analyst focuses on the assessment, control, and governance of investment risks taken within commingled investment vehicles (funds and ETFs) and separately managed accounts. The role focuses on market, counterparty credit and liquidity risk while also taken into account other risks the product or its investors may be exposed to.

As a/an Senior Risk Analyst, you will (be):

• Conducting risk monitoring and analysis on a set of portfolios for varying mandate types (active, passive, liquid alternative) with broad underlying exposure types (fixed income, equity, commodity, derivatives)

• Producing, analysing, and reporting Value-at-Risk, Tracking Error, Liquidity Ratios, Transaction Costs, and other strategy specific risk metrics

• Supporting the maintenance of risk data

• Contributing to special projects related to risk framework or other identified risk issues

• Contributing to the enhancements of risk tools and framework

• Preparing Investment Risk materials to be presented at oversight committees

• Supporting the preparation of Fund Board materials on the various risk programs

• Supporting due diligence of external sub-advisors to qualitatively assess risk management processes

• Documenting risk processes, methodologies, and risk assessments

We are looking for

• University degree, preferably in Mathematics / Statistics / Quantitative Finance, or similar background

• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in financial industry (Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Valuation, Vendor of Risk Analytics)

• Experience with analytical models for financial instruments

• Experience in process design & implementation is considered a plus

• Experience with risk systems and models from vendors is considered a plus

• Strong knowledge of financial instruments including related analytics and risk factors

• Strong analytical (quantitative and qualitative) and communication skills

• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Programming skills (e.g. Python) as well as database usage (SQL)

• Interest in working in an international environment with excellent command of English language

• Proactive mind-set to propose improvements and new solutions

• Knowledge about regulatory frameworks for asset managers and different portfolio management strategies is considered a plus

What we'll offer you:

At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it's important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you're interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there's something for everyone.

The salary range for this position in New York City is $83,000 to $137,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of renumeration.

Some of our core benefits:

• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan

• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays

• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Health & Life Insurance Plans and the support of trained Mental Health First Aiders

• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance

• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change & achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partnered organizations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support.

DWS' Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you.

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