Senior Risk Manager - Third Party

Title:                      Senior Risk Manager – 3rd Party Risk

Location:               Jacksonville, FL

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. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.

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.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

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Team / division overview

Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM) manages the Bank's non-financial risks, including Operational and Reputational Risk; NFRM defines the Non-Financial Risk Framework to appropriately identify, assess, mitigate, monitor, report, and escalate non-financial risks, managing across non-financial risk types. Our Framework includes key components like: Risk Identification (including internal / external event management and Scenario Analysis), Risk Assessment (including RC(S)A, Transformation Risk Assessment and Control Framework), and Risk Monitoring (including Risk Appetite & Metrics, Risk Profile & Top Risk reporting).

NFRM works in partnership with the Business and infrastructure functions to proactively manage the Bank's risk profile and improve the control environment; key programs are currently underway to further improve Deutsche Bank's capabilities in areas like: Risk and Control Assessment, Risk Appetite, and Operational Resilience.

The Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program comprises as a Cross Risk Process and Risk Type Controller team within the Global NFRM portfolio and is designed to assist all DWS businesses and infrastructure units to identify, assess, mitigate, and track risks associated with DWS's portfolio of internal and external service providers.

Role Details

As a Senior Risk Manager – 3rd Party Risk, you will:

Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Obligations

• Owner of Third Party Risk Management program

• Ensure proper risk assessment methodology is being applied with onboarding

• Proper monitoring and reporting on the all the stages of the TPRM life cycle

• Become a key regional TPRM expert and develop strong working relationships with stakeholders across the control functions and divisions

• Help enforce alignment to necessary regulatory obligations for third party risk management

• Collaborate with the first line to help communicate and mature TPRM program within the firm

Reporting, Committee, and Regulatory Representative

• Represent the TPRM global agenda in local, regional internal governance councils/operating forums as required

• Act as the representative for any formal regulatory response or presentations as required

• Lead continuous improvement of regional TPRM risk reporting

• Escalate key concerns and developments in the TPRM space at risk forums

We are looking for 

• 5+ years of experience in Operational Risk and Third Party Risk Management in the finance industry

• Experience understanding third party risk in by risk domains like business continuity, information security, privacy and compliance

• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external resources

• Experience with system development and testing

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience with Process Unity or other industry leading TPRM tools desired but not required

• Industry certification like CTPRP, CTPRA, or CERP desired but not required

• Act as a project manager or lead involving system roll out

What we’ll offer you:

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

• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan

• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays

• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Health & Life Insurance Plans and the support of trained Mental Health First Aiders

• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance

• 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’ 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. 

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