DWS - Senior Risk Manager - Adverse Impacts (ESG) (m/f/d)

Position Overview

About DWS:

At DWS, we’re capturing the opportunities of tomorrow. You can be part of a leading, client-committed, global Asset Manager, making an impact on individuals, communities, and the world.

Join us on our journey, and you can shape our transformation by working side by side with industry thought-leaders and gaining new and diverse perspectives. You can share ideas and be yourself, whilst driving innovative and sustainable solutions that influence markets and behaviours for the better.

Every day brings the opportunity to discover a new now, and here at DWS, you’ll be supported as you overcome challenges and reach your ambitions. This is your chance to lead an extraordinary career and invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

Team / division overview

The Chief Risk Office (CRO) within DWS is an independent function responsible for protecting the business as well as being a trusted adviser and partner for supporting sustainable business growth.

CRO is responsible for ensuring that DWS meets its regulatory and contractual commitments as well as the expectations of clients, shareholders and regulators that the organisation “does what is right rather than just what is allowed”. CRO seeks to protect DWS against losses and reputational damage, through effective oversight and advice, underpinned by an exemplary risk culture. CRO has been designed to balance the need for alignment with the DWS business whilst maintaining independence and strong relationships with DB Group key control functions. The CRO governance structure supports a holistic risk and control view. This ability for the control groups to work together seamlessly allows for effective and timely advice to our stakeholders and partners and effective decision making thereby managing the risks, and supporting the sustainable growth, of a world leading asset manager.

The Risk platform is the independent risk oversight function of DWS, with sustainability risk playing a pivotal role in driving the commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.  The team leads sustainability risk management efforts, ensuring that ESG considerations are integrated into the risk management framework and risk management processes. The team works closely together with various functions within the organization, both within the Risk Management Division as well as with other Divisions of DWS group – in particular the Finance Division, Product Division as well as the Investment Platform.

Role Details  

As a Senior Risk Manager you will (be):

• Integration and management of PAI s into key components of the DWS Group's risk management framework, for example key sustainability activities, risk taxonomy, risk strategy, risk appetite, procedures and frameworks.
• Principal Adverse Impact implementation in the context of EU SFDR and other regulations.
• Cover 2nd line of defense responsibilities for PAI-related risks, aligning with 1st line of defense PAI risk owners
• Planning, execution and reporting on PAI risk management implementation activities.
• Contribute to operationalizing ESG/sustainability frameworks, regulations and policies (e.g., SFDR principle adverse impact, CSRD, scenario analyses, policies on climate, biodiversity, human rights, EU Taxonomy), into key components of ESG/sustainability risk management.
• CSRD, TCFD, Scenario Analysis, Principal Adverse Impact implementation
• Responsibility for ongoing risk management activities related to principle adverse impact, in context of PAI and ESG/sustainability risks at the enterprise level, such as risk appetite reporting, vendor risk assessment, and implementation of controls related to greenwashing risks.
• Planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating workshops to develop new methods and processes as well as developing and delivering training on PAI and ESG/sustainability risks.
• Develop and implement new methodologies and processes for managing PAI ESG/sustainability risks in the DWS Group as part of strategic, financial and non-financial risks in collaboration with the respective risk functions and business units.
• Provide technical and disciplinary leadership to a staff member in the execution of ESG risk-related project activities and ongoing risk management activities.
• You will report to the Head of ESG/Sustainability Risk.

We are looking for 

• University degree in Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Business Administration or Risk Management
• Proven experience in risk management, statistical analysis, financial markets and/or pricing, building and managing structured data and information, and related fields.
• Proven experience in ESG/Sustainability Risk Management related to EU and Global regulations for asset managers or Corporate ESG/Sustainability Implementation.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in relevant roles.
• Knowledge of the European regulatory environment for Asset Managers with a focus on Risk Management
• Experience in the European and Global ESG Environment for Asset Managers (e.g., regulations related to EU Action Plan/Taxonomy for sustainable finance, EU CSRD, TCFD/TNFD, EU Deforestation Regulation, regulations and standards for climate plans, etc)
• Ability and drive to transform sustainability regulations and standards into  effective risk management tools
• Excellent analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills, project management skills and structured information management skills
• Experience with end-to-end enterprise process management in ESG/Sustainability risk management.
• Ability to interact and lead projects with multiple stakeholders within a multi-divisional and global organization to develop solution designs to address cross organizational challenges.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office packages (Excel / PowerPoint)
• Leadership experience is considered a plus.
• Excellent command of English language (written and spoken skills), German is considered an advantage.
• Team player

What we’ll offer you:

Without the ambitions of our people, our achievements wouldn’t be possible. And 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 personalised 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.

Some of our core benefits:
 

• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Statutory Health Insurance (BKK), sickness benefit allowance and support helplines for employees
• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups) and support in finding childcare options including DWS’s own kindergarten service
• A wide selection of pension plans, Personal Budget Accounts to enable sabbaticals or early retirement and capital-forming benefits
• 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 organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support.

DWS’ current Hybrid Working model is designed to find the balance between in-person collaboration & engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, whilst still remaining focused on supporting our employees with flexibility. We are committed to support flexible and hybrid working agreements across the globe. Depending on the location or role you are applying for, the split between working in the office and at home 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 us 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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