DWS Senior Risk Manager - Illiquid Investments m/f/d

Job Description

About DWS:At DWS, were 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 influencemarkets and behaviours for the better. Every day brings the opportunity to discover a new now, and here at DWS, youll 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 Risk is the independent risk oversight function of DWS, working closely with Portfolio Management, Trading and other support and control functions. The Chief Risk Office (CRO) within DWS is an independent function responsible for protecting the business aswell as being a trusted advisor and partner for supporting sustainable growth. The Investment Risk as part of CRO has team members in Frankfurt, Berlin, Luxembourg, New York, Zurich and Hong Kong. As an Investment Team Lead (Risk Manager) you will focus on the assessment, control and governance of investment risks taken within illiquid alternative funds and separately managed accounts, with a focus on real estate, infrastructure, private equity and privatedebt investments. In your role you will oversee market, -counterparty, credit, and liquidity risks including ESG/sustainability risk factors. You will be instrumental in advancing the risk management framework while supporting growth initiatives within a focusregion for the firm. Role Details As a Senior Risk Manager you will (be):

• Perform risk and valuation analyses on a range of illiquid assets with a focus on infrastructure equity
• Enhance risk management framework and develop risk indicators to identify, assess and monitor risk
• Conduct periodic portfolio reviews, policy update, procedure enhancement and risk reporting
• Contribute to the integration of Climate Risk and Sustainability Risk in the Risk Management Framework for illiquid Investment Strategies
• Establish and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders including researchers, portfolio managers and product specialists

We are looking for

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the asset management industry, preferably in a front-office (research or portfolio management) or risk management role
• Advanced degree in Economics, Finance or Quantitative fields
• Technical knowledge of financial markets, valuation methodologies and risk models (e.g., DCF, Multiple Approach, VaR, and stress testing)
• Industry certifications are a plus (e.g., CFA, FRM, CAIA)
• Previous experience at recruiting and managing resources
• Relevant experience with illiquid asset underwriting and risk assessment
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure equity asset class
• Sound knowledge of the real estate asset class
• Previous exposure to the asset management business, core risk management concepts, and regulatory frameworks
• Business acumen and strong communication skills

What well offer you:Without the ambitions of our people, our achievements wouldnt be possible. And its important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, youll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create apersonalised plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether youre interested in healthcare, company perks or are thinking about your retirement plan, theres 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 DWSs 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 communitiesby 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 committedto 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 adjustmentsinclude 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 option #LI-DW1 #LI-04 Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teamsto drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer. We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and arecommitted to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Visit Inside Deutsche Bank to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,