DWS - Procurement Analyst (Vendor Governance and Outsourcing) - Associate

Deutsche Bank

  • Manila City, Metro Manila
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job Description: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.Read more about DWS and who we are .Team / division overviewDWS continues its journey as a publicly listed asset manager since its IPO and is in the process of establishing its own infrastructure and corporate functions, including Procurement. Both the Third-Party Management Operations and Third-Party Lifecyle Management will be fundamental pillars of DWS Procurement.Your responsibilities
  • Maintain and update the central repository, ensuring data completeness and consistency across all regulatory data fields.
  • Work towards automating data collection to improve efficiency, reducing manual outreach to Service Relationship Owners (SROs) to obtain missing information.
  • Implement and oversee control checks to validate the accuracy and integrity of data, conducting sample checks
  • Collect and deliver regulated Legal Entity (LE) reporting requirements
  • Design an LE engagement model aligned with MaRisk requirements for effective interaction with group legal entities.
  • Define minimum control standards in line with MaRisk and other relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and implement enhancements to the existing outsourcing framework, ensuring continuous alignment with regulatory expectations and risk appetite.
  • Monitor and assess regulatory developments, including EBA, MaRisk, SSNF, Singapore MAS, and initiate necessary updates to outsourcing processes and controls.
  • Develop Key Operating Documents (KOD) to support standardisation and governance and make continued enhancements to the existing Target Operating Model.
  • Track and manage open audit findings and self-identified issues, ensuring that target due dates are met and remediation actions are completed in a timely manner.
  • Create and maintain a services report format that meets regulatory requirements, ensuring consistency and compliance across all legal entities.
We are looking for
  • Proven experience in outsourcing governance, Third Party Risk Management, or regulatory compliance within a financial services or regulated environment.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as MaRisk, EBA Guidelines, SSNF, and MAS outsourcing regulations would be advantageous.
  • Proven ability to manage data processes, ensure data integrity, and implement automation tools to drive efficiencies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for identifying gaps and implementing process improvements.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior leaders, legal entities, and regulatory bodies.
  • Ability to define and implement control frameworks to enhance governance and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong reporting and documentation skills, with experience in legal entity reporting and regulatory submissions.
  • Proficiency in data management tools, Excel, and automation technologies would be advantageous.
  • Willing to work mid-shift (2:00 PM to 11:00 PM Manila time) and on hybrid set-up. Office is located in Bonifacio Global City.
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 including, but not limited, to the below:
  • A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days.
  • Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits.
  • Access to best in class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities.
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 our 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.

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