DWS - Operations Specialist (Performance Measurement/ Performance Solutions) (m/f/d)

Job Description:

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.

The Team
The aim of performance measurement is to provide a detailed overview of investment performance, measured against individual investor benchmarks and precise quantitative data that can be used in further investment decisions as part of an ongoing portfolio management process. Performance measurement is an integral part of our active client support and commitment to transparency. Clear reports are not only helpful in evaluating an entire portfolio. They can be particularly important in analyzing the impact of components of exposure to individual markets and asset classes on the overall performance of a mandate. Performance measurement techniques are evolving dynamically. The most current measurement system can quickly become obsolete. Therefore, we are constantly developing additional risk and attribution analysis methodologies with the goal of maintaining the industry's highest asset management standards and best practices in all aspects of performance measurement.

Responsibilities:

1. The calculation, analysis and reporting of monthly performance attributions, in coordination with portfolio management and other reporting recipients
2. Performing calculations of performance metrics, and if required, explaining the findings and underlying methodology to Relationship Managers and institutional clients
3. Performing ad-hoc evaluations and analyses
4. Responsible for defining procedures and operating processes in line with regulatory/ industry/functional specifications, striving to continuously improve these processes
5. Measure, manage and articulate (potential) procedural risks and define appropriate actions for mitigation and long-term avoidance
6. Vendor management of relevant services provided to the Operations Segment
7. Maintain or further develop our analyses used for reconciliation with the help of Office 365, VBA, Power Automate, Access databases, SQL and Excel
8. Last, but not least, you will independently carry out internal business unit projects

Requirements:

1. A degree in business mathematics or business administration (focus on finance and banking), alternatively several years of professional experience in the area of performance measurement and risk figures of capital market products
2. Good knowledge in the areas of investment accounting, FX, fixed income, equity products as well as performance calculation and risk analysis
3. Completed, current or aspiring CFA/CIPM or CIIA training
4. Knowledge of GIPS guidelines, performance fee calculation and regulatory requirements such as KIID and PRIIPS helpful
5. Experience with systems such as Aladdin, StatPro, Sim Corp Dimension, Coric helpful
6. Programming knowledge in VBA, SQL, Python or similar programming languages
7. Business fluent in written and spoken English, German helpful
8. Committed, stress-resistant, analytical thinking with a strong sense of responsibility and knowing how to set priorities and strong communication skills, team spirit as well as an independent, meticulous way of working

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:

1. Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Statutory Health Insurance (BKK), sickness benefit allowance and support helplines for employees
2. 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
3. A wide selection of pension plans, Personal Budget Accounts to enable sabbaticals or early retirement and capital-forming benefits
4. 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.