Risk Manager, Digital Assets

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom DWS Group Full time


Job Title:
Senior Risk Manager - Digital Assets

Location:
London, Zurich, Berlin, Frankfurt

DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 841bn of assets under management (as of 31 March Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognised by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.

The Risk platform is the independent risk oversight function of DWS. Model Risk is part of the Risk function and is designed to provide governance and control to manage a variety of models used in the Firm and associated risks. The Model Risk team works as a global organization with team members in New York, London and Frankfurt with a focus around validating, testing and overseeing the usage of models related to Corporate Risk (liquidity/economic capital) and Investment Risk for Liquid and Illiquid investment strategies.

As part of the Financial Risk Management Team, the Senior Risk Manager for Digital Assets requires the establishment of a sound risk management framework to support DWS's digital asset activities. Working closely with the investment and product management teams, in particular the Digital Strategy, Products & Solutions ("DSPS") maintain a robust control environment while supporting DWS's growth objectives. The DSPS team was created in recognition of the impact that digital technologies - particularly APIs and blockchain - are having on the asset management industry at an ever-increasing speed. The DSPS team functions as the business hub for digital topics with a particular focus on digital assets and channels and is responsible for researching, evaluating and prioritizing opportunities and ultimately implementing new digital products and solutions to drive growth and client value.

At present the DSPS team has two focus areas managed as distinct projects:

Using the power of APIs to connect with our partners to deliver asset management-as-a-service ("AMaaS")Exploring opportunities for digital assets in asset management, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and tokenized funds.

The Senior Risk Manager will focus on risk topics associated with the initiatives mentioned above, in particular digital assets.

What we'll offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre. You can expect:

Competitive salary and non-contributory pension30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional daysLife Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your familyA range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefitsThe opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme + 2 days' volunteering leave per year

Your key

responsibilities:

Ensure a proper risk assessment methodology is being applied to digital asset related activities and service providers (e.g., external trading platforms/custodians/crypto registrars)Capture the risks of DWS's digital offering across the value chain and across risk-types and ensure proper monitoring and reporting on digital asset related risksDevelop and implement a risk framework for the management and operation of digital assets, including risk ownership, risk appetite, risk assessment and risk monitoringEnsure that risks and risk management processes are in line with sound governance principles and regulatory requirements (e.g., MiCAR, eWpG)Advice and educate stakeholders on risks associated with digital asset related products and solutions (incl. tokenized funds, stablecoins and cryptocurrencies)

Your skills and experience:

Sound Risk Management experience in a financial services environmentDeep understanding of blockchain technology, the digital and crypto asset markets and the risks associated with digital assets (incl. tokenized funds, stablecoins and cryptocurrencies)Demonstrated ability of designing and implementing new risk frameworks and processes across an organizationAffinity to regulatory topics in the financial services and digital asset fieldsStrong analytical skills, demonstrated leadership, and ability to "own" initiatives and work in a dynamic environmentUniversity degree primarily in Finance, Economics, or other science with a quantitative emphasis

How we'll support you:

Training and development to help you excel in your careerFlexible working to assist you balance your personal prioritiesCoaching and support from experts in your team

DWS is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital/civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any concerns about the application process, please contact your recruiter.

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