Risk Manager/Senior Risk Manager - Model Validation
About the job
- Strong experience in Model Governance and/or Model Risk Management.
- Strong knowledge of Model Risk regulatory requirements and industry standard practice.
- Experience drafting policy and procedure documentation and management information systems intended for a senior audience, including senior management, oversight forums, and regulators.
- Ability to collaborate successfully and build trusted partnerships that implement change and positively influence adoption by end users.
- Educated to degree level in a financial-related discipline, or have relevant professional experience.
- Contribute to enhancing the DWS model risk appetite and defining the model risk management framework.
- Engage model owners, users, and developers to collate and maintain the DWS Model Inventory.
- Support management of the model approval process, including administration for initial-use approvals, subsequent approvals, and oversight of model changes.
- Implement model risk governance processes, including model risk assessment and reporting to relevant governance forums.
- Interact with regulators and internal or external audit on model risk management topics.
- Compile and distribute materials for model governance forums.
- Coordinate with Model Validation for the firm’s models and define validation priorities for in-house and vendor models based on regulatory guidance, internal policy and procedures, and industry best practice.
- Work with technology partners to design and roll out the firm’s strategic model inventory and workflow solution.
- Review validation findings, recommendations, and reports, and track and report model findings and remediation status.
About the company
DWS Group is a global asset manager that handles investments for individuals and institutions. It offers a wide range of investment solutions across asset classes, including Active, Passive, and Alternatives, with a strong emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Its products work by combining in-house research, economists and investment professionals into a unified global CIO View to guide strategy, delivering funds and mandates aligned to growth trends. The company differentiates itself through its long track record (over 60 years), large global footprint (about 3,500 employees in offices worldwide), and its integrated approach across Active, Passive, and Alternatives with ESG integration to create targeted investment solutions. DWS aims to shape the future of investing and build the best foundation for its clients’ futures, offering stability and growth in a diverse, globally coordinated team.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Frankfurt, Germany
Founded
1956
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 AUM hit €1.190 trillion, with record H1 long-term net flows of €18.2 billion.
- October 1, 2026 EAFH launch expands fee-earning ETF innovation into hedged international equity.
- September 10, 2026 Allfunds collaboration broadens Xtrackers distribution to 950 wealth platforms.
What critics are saying
- DWS will liquidate RREEF Property Trust after September 18, 2026 redemption pressure.
- Legacy ESG scandals still poison trust after 2023 SEC settlements and 2025 Frankfurt fines.
- If another disclosure failure hits, DWS's brand-led fundraising model breaks with no recovery.
What makes DWS Group unique
- October 2026 rebrand to Deutsche Asset Management boosts global recognition and Europe positioning.
- Xtrackers managed €334 billion in June 2026, giving DWS scale in ETF distribution.
- Peakside acquisition adds Germany and CEE value-add real estate expertise by year-end 2026.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
403(b) not applicable
Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance
Accident and Term life Insurance
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Employee Assistance Program
Sabbatical Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Hybrid Work Options
Remote Work Options
Company News
People & company news, week of October 9, 2026. * Nicole Monlon has joined Baltimore-based MCB Wealthbridge, a division of MCB Real Estate, as VP of West Coast sales. Monlon will be focusing on fundraising and adviser relationships across the western United States. Prior to joining MCB Wealthbridge, Monlon most recently served as VP and relationship manager of Alternatives at DWS Asset Management. * Larry Roth has been appointed to the Strategic Advisory Board at WealthStream, a wealth tech platform. Roth will advise WealthStream's leadership team on enterprise strategy, market development and strategic partnerships. Roth is the founder and managing partner of Ascentix Partners, a growth strategy consultancy firm. He also serves as a senior advisor to Berkshire Global Advisors. * Otilia Ciotau has been named managing director of AI and Value Creation at VSS Capital Partners, a private investment firm. Ciotau will work across the investment lifecycle of the firm. Before joining VSS, she served as senior advisor to the managing director and CFO of The World Bank Group. * Tim Kazachkov and Kevin Markett have joined Fiduciary Trust International, as relationship manager and senior relationship manager, respectively. Kazachkov and Markett will be based in the firm's New York office and will report to managing director and portfolio manager Christopher Gleason. Prior to joining Fiduciary Trust International Kazachkov most recently served as VP and relationship manager at from Beacon Trust Co. Before joining Fiduciary Trust International, Markett also served as VP and relationship manager at ICONIQ Capital, on the family office advisory team and co-led investment management teams. * eMoney Advisor, a technology solutions provider has launched Financial Assessment, a new digital tool, which is designed to help advisors engage with prospective participants, with a personalized summary of their financial lives across planning areas such as spending, education and retirement. Financial Assessment is currently available to all Premium Client Portal users. * VanEck has launched the VanEck U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (OCT), which is designed to help investors navigate equity market uncertainty, providing exposure to the potential upside of the U.S. equity market. OCT follows the debut of the VanEck U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July (JULV) ,and is the second of four planned quarterly buffer ETFs. For the fund, VanEck plans to regularly publish a range of key updates and data points, including the initial cap and buffer; daily updated values, including the remaining cap; the remaining buffer; how far the fund can fall before the buffer begins; and the number of days left in the period. * SEI has opened an office in Singapore. SEI will offer services including asset servicing, professional services, and the distribution of SEI's UCITS funds across Asia-Pacific. Connall McGuckian has been named managing director and Head of Singapore and will be responsible for leading growth in Asia-Pacific through SEI's financial technology, operations, and asset management capabilities. Prior to joining SEI, McGuckian most recently served as COO at State Street, in the firm's Alternatives Investment Solutions for the Asia Pacific market. * Simplify Asset Management has launched the Simplify Brookwood Global Macro ETF. GMAC is designed to provide investors with access to a global macro strategy that can move across asset classes, take long and short positions, and adapt to changing economic conditions. GMAC will invest based on Brookwood Investment Group's ongoing analysis of broad economic trends, considering inflation, interest rates, monetary policy, regulatory shifts, and the political environment internationally. The post people & company news, week of October 9, 2026 appeared first on connect money.
DWS makes first Spanish student accommodation investment. 08/10/2026 DWS has acquired Palm Studios in Seville from La Salle Investment Management. CRE Herald Unlock unlimited CRE intelligence. Market analysis, deal insights, and sector research trusted by fund managers, asset managers, and senior executives. Remember Me
DWS has acquired Palm Studios, a student residence in Seville, from LaSalle Investment Management through one of its institutional real estate funds. This marks the German asset manager's first investment in Spain's purpose-built student accommodation sector. The property features 544 beds, 111 parking spaces, and holds BREEAM Excellent certification. All rooms include equipped kitchens, whilst premium units offer private terraces. Communal facilities include coworking spaces, a gym, cafeteria, cinema, outdoor pool, and rooftop terrace. Located five minutes from the University of Seville's Reina Mercedes campus, which hosts over 22,700 students, the three-year-old building benefits from direct access to the city's main transport routes. DWS manages assets worth €1.9 billion across Spain and Portugal, with approximately €300 million available for new core and core-plus investments in these markets.
Germany $1.4 trillion asset manager DWS appoints 12-year veteran Elke Schoeppl-Jost as Regional Head Asia Pacific (1/1/27) to succeed Vanessa Wang who is retiring, Elke Schoeppl-Jost has 28 years of Investment & Asset Management experience at DWS, BEA Union Investment, Union Investment & VB KAG. Oct 6, 2026 6th October 2026 | Hong Kong Germany asset manager DWS ($1.4 trillion AUM) has appointed 12-year veteran Elke Schoeppl-Jost as Regional Head Asia Pacific (1/1/27) to succeed Vanessa Wang who is retiring. Elke Schoeppl-Jost has 28 years of investment & asset management experience at DWS, BEA Union Investment, Union Investment & VB KAG. In 2026 September, DWS announced rebrand to Deutsche Asset Management in 2026 November. DWS (Die Wertpapier Spezialisten ~ The Security Specialists) was fully acquired by Deutsche Bank in 2006, and completed Frankfurt IPO in 2018. DWS current market value (8/9/26) at $18 billion, share price +37.1% YTD, +47.9% last 12 months & +116% last 5 years. DWS largest shareholders are Germany Deutsche Bank 79.49% & Japan Nippon Life Insurance 5%. In 2026 July, DWS hired LaSalle Investment Management JB Park as Head of Alternatives Client Coverage for APAC based in Singapore. JB Park has 21 years of alternatives, real estate & financial industry experience at Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, Standard Chartered Bank & LaSalle Investment Management. In 2025 September, DWS appointed 12-year veteran Matthias Naumann as Head of Real Estate Asia-Pacific in addition to current role as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Real Estate for APAC. Matthias Naumann has 20 years of financial industry & investment experience at DWS, AXA Investment Managers, Invesco & MSCI. DWS global direct real estate equity platform has $65 billion AUM. In 2025 April, DWS announced the appointment of 11-year veteran Sharon Tan as DWS Country Officer & CEO Singapore, and to continue her existing roles as APAC Client Coverage COO & APAC Head of Business Development. Sharon Tan has more than 25 years of asset management industry experience, including 10 years at Goldman Sachs & 11 Years at DWS. In 2025 April, DWS was fined $27 million (€25 million) for greenwashing with misleading statements on ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) by Germany prosecutors (Frankfurt Public Prosecutor's Office), claiming being leaders in ESG investing & ESG being an integral part of DWS DNA from mid-2020 to 2023 January. In 2025 February, DWS was planning to increase shareholding in China 4th largest asset manager Harvest Fund Management ($221 billion AUM) from current 30% shareholding. DWS clients AUM breakdown in 2024 - Germany 45%, EMEA (ex-Germany) 26%, Americas 23% & APAC 5%. 51% are institutional AUM & 49% are retail AUM. In 2024 November, DWS appointed Vincenzo Vedda as Global Chief Investment Officer succeeding Björn Jesch, and Johannes Mueller appointed as Chief Economist. DWS also announced to merge the Chief Investment Office & Economic Research units. In 2024 May, DWS appointed Matthias Naumann as CIO Real Estate for APAC (DWS Real Estate manages $82 Billion AUM in global real estate). In 2023 December, DWS announced new senior appointments with Deutsche Bank Rafael Otero appointed as DWS COO (1/1/24), Vera Fehling as Western Europe CIO and Ivy Ng appointed as APAC CIO (Chief Investment Officer). "Germany $1.4 trillion asset manager DWS appoints 12-year veteran Elke Schoeppl-Jost as Regional Head Asia Pacific (1/1/27) to succeed Vanessa Wang who is retiring, Elke Schoeppl-Jost has 28 years of Investment & Asset Management experience at DWS, BEA Union Investment, Union Investment & VB KAG"
DWS acquires Palm Studios student residence in Seville from LaSalle. The 544-bed asset on Avenida de la Palmera is the asset manager's first investment in Spanish purpose-built student accommodation. DWS has acquired Palm Studios, a student residence in Seville, from LaSalle Investment Management. The deal was completed through one of DWS's institutional real estate funds and is the asset manager's first investment in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Spain. The residence opened three years ago on Avenida de la Palmera, one of Seville's main thoroughfares and one of the city's most established university areas. It is around five minutes from the University of Seville's Reina Mercedes campus, which has more than 22,700 students. More than 66,000 students from different universities in the city are within a 30-minute radius. The location offers direct access to Seville's main roads, public transport links and proximity to landmarks such as María Luisa Park and the historic centre. The asset has 544 beds and 111 parking spaces, and holds a BREEAM Excellent certification. All rooms have their own fitted kitchen, and the premium units also have private terraces, a distinctive feature in the Spanish student housing market. Communal areas include,, a, a, a, a and a, as well as an outdoor and a with views over the city.