Technology Risk and Control Lead, VP

Employer:             DWS Group

Title:                      Technology Risk and Control Lead, VP

Location:               Madrid

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About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

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Team / division overview

The Technology Risk and Control Lead will provide leadership across technology risk management, control governance, audit engagement and remediation. The role will act as a central point of coordination between Technology leadership, application owners, Risk and Control teams, Information Security, Audit and other control functions.

The successful candidate will combine strong technology experience with practical expertise in managing complex remediation programmes. They will be responsible for identifying technology risks, improving the control environment and ensuring that audit findings, regulatory commitments and internally identified control deficiencies are addressed effectively and sustainably.

The role requires the ability to translate risk and control requirements into practical technology solutions, challenge remediation plans and coordinate delivery across multiple stakeholders. It will also support the development of a proactive risk culture, simplified governance and increased automation of risk and control processes.

Your responsibilities –

As an Technology Risk and Control Lead, VP, you will:

• Lead the identification, assessment and management of technology and information-security risks across the relevant technology environment
• Own or coordinate technology-related audit findings, control deficiencies, regulatory commitments and remediation actions through sustainable closure
• Challenge remediation plans, closure evidence and risk-acceptance decisions to ensure root causes are addressed
• Monitor remediation milestones, dependencies and overdue actions, escalating material concerns through the appropriate governance forums
• Act as a key Technology contact for internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and risk-assurance activities
• Translate audit, risk and control requirements into clear, practical technology deliverables and system-based solutions
• Provide concise reporting to senior management and coordinate delivery across Technology, Risk, Information Security and Audit stakeholders

We are looking for 

• Strong experience in technology, technology risk, information security, audit or controls within financial services or another highly regulated industry
• Practical understanding of technology environments, application architecture, infrastructure, software engineering and the systems development lifecycle
• Demonstrable experience managing technology-risk remediation, audit findings, control deficiencies or regulatory commitments
• Strong understanding of control design, implementation, testing and sustainable operating effectiveness
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis and develop, review and challenge credible remediation plans and closure evidence
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and delivery skills, with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders constructively
• Experience with JIRA, reporting automation, APIs, scripting or data-analysis tools is advantageous; professional fluency in English is required
• Relevant certifications in technology risk, information security, audit or project delivery are advantageous
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves 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.

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.

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 teams to 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 are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.