Operations Specialist - Regulatory Reporting AVP

Employer:             DWS Group

Title:                      Operations Specialist- Regulatory Reporting- AVP

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.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

Team / division overview

The COO Division is a key enabler for DWS and is integral to the future success of the company by delivering world-class services across a set of key functions. It covers essential Technology and Operations capabilities to deliver a platform which is efficient, scalable, resilient and agile.

As part of the COO function, the Global Reporting & Performance Measurement department plays a central role in delivering high-quality client-specific and regulatory reporting across the full DWS Active, Passive and Alternatives business. The Regulatory Reporting team is responsible for the timely, accurate and controlled generation, publication and distribution of regulatory reports and internal evaluations, ensuring that reporting obligations are met with the required level of precision, consistency and governance. The team works closely with external stakeholders including clients, auditors and supervisory authorities, while partnering with internal functions to ensure smooth process flows, clear communication and effective coordination across multiple interfaces.

As part of this agenda, the successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to automation, AI-enabled process improvement, data-driven controls and smart workflow design, while ensuring that operational risk, auditability and sound governance remain embedded in everything the team delivers.

Your responsibilities –

As our Operations Specialist- Regulatory Reporting- AVP you will:

• Prepare, monitor, dispatch and coordinate regulatory reports and ad hoc requests in a timely, accurate and controlled manner, with particular focus on MiFID client-related requirements such as Article 50, 59, 60 and 62.
• Support regulatory reporting processes across MiFID and PRIIPs transaction costs, position reporting, AIFMD, ECB, Money Market Fund Reporting (MMFR), and banking or insurance regulatory reporting such as CRR II, Solvency II and VAG.
• Prepare, coordinate and dispatch Annual Reports for our DWS Funds incl. financial writing and coordination with the external auditors
• Act as a trusted coordination point for regulatory reporting queries, working closely with clients, auditors, supervisory authorities, internal Operations teams, Compliance, Portfolio Management, Technology and other functional stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth end-to-end process flow by coordinating, organizing and monitoring internal interfaces, proactively managing dependencies, risks and timelines across reporting cycles.
• Support IT implementation activity by contributing business expertise to the development, testing and optimization of relevant regulatory reporting solutions, ensuring that requirements are clearly translated into scalable and controlled system functionality.
• Independently manage and drive project work related to legislative changes, regulatory developments, process improvements and process expansions, ensuring effective delivery and clear communication across functional teams.
• Maintain, enhance and evidence required process documentation, operating procedures and control materials to support auditability, transparency, knowledge sharing and consistent execution across the team.
• Contribute to the Smart Middle Office agenda by identifying opportunities to apply AI, machine learning, workflow automation and data analytics to reduce manual intervention, improve exception management, strengthen predictive controls and enhance operational transparency.
• Translate regulatory reporting pain points into clear automation or AI use cases, working with Technology, transformation partners and operational SMEs to shape practical solutions that are controlled, scalable and aligned to business priorities.

We are looking for:   

• Successfully completed degree in economics with a focus on regulatory reporting, finance, business administration or a comparable qualification.
• Approximately five years of professional experience at a capital management company, asset manager, bank or comparable financial services institution, ideally within regulatory reporting or a closely related regulatory function.
• Fluent written and spoken French is a must for the preparation and coordination of annual reports for our DWS Funds.
• Fluent written and spoken English; German language skills would be advantageous but are not required.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including advanced Excel capabilities, VBA and Python.
• Knowledge and practical experience with one or more of the regulatory reporting regimes mentioned above, such as MiFID, PRIIPs transaction costs, position reporting, AIFMD, ECB reporting, MMFR, CRR II, Solvency II or VAG, would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skillset with the ability to understand regulatory requirements, interpret data, identify issues and support controlled, timely and accurate reporting outcomes.
• 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.

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently as a subject matter expert.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes across a matrix, global organization.
• Proactive approach to identifying control gaps and improving data quality frameworks.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on operational efficiency and scalability.
• Digital curiosity and confidence to challenge existing processes, assess automation potential and help embed AI-enabled ways of working across Operations.

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.

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

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.