Operations Specialist, AVP

Job Title: Operations Specialist - Global Reporting & Performance Measurement, AVP

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

• The Associate/Team Manager Operations is typically responsible for the supervision and oversight of the team and/or workflow and functions.
• The calculation, analysis and reporting of monthly performance attributions, in coordination with portfolio management and other reporting recipients.
• Performing calculations of performance metrics, and if required, explaining the findings and underlying methodology to Relationship Managers and institutional clients.
• Responsible for defining procedures and operating processes in line with regulatory/ industry/functional specifications, striving to continuously improve these processes.
• Measure, manage and articulate (potential) procedural risks and define appropriate actions for mitigation and long-term avoidance.

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• The calculation, analysis and reporting of monthly performance attributions, in coordination with portfolio management and other reporting recipients.
• Performing calculations of performance metrics, and if required, explaining the findings and underlying methodology to Relationship Managers and institutional clients.
• Responsible for defining procedures and operating processes in line with regulatory/ industry/functional specifications, striving to continuously improve these processes.
• Measure, manage and articulate (potential) procedural risks and define appropriate actions for mitigation and long-term avoidance.
• Create a professional atmosphere and working culture fostering the values of Team spirit by being a true team player Ensure no policy violation, No Red Flags - Mandatory Courses, ERTA - Personal trading's etc
• The team manager needs to collaborate with the various internal teams to make sure that the reporting platforms are up and running and no impact on Daily BAUs, Adhoc evaluations and analyses.
•  /Urgent tasks in their functions (Measures: KPIs per process) Optimum Utilization of team strength & Cross trainings wherever required Operational Excellence
• Successful completion of Ongoing projects, streamlining and stabilizing the process after Go Live Suggest/Implement Process improvement ideas by removing the non-value-added process - Cost Efficiency Ideas Involvement with the functional leads in Global Client reporting, taking leads in strategic initiatives - (KOPs migration, Knowledge Sharing sessions) , connects within the global leads- Client, Performance, Regulatory Reporting Client Centricity:
• Provide structured reporting services, working with cross functional teams to enhance the service delivery levels across all process within GRPM Work towards timely and effective resolution on all client (internal/external) queries within agreed SLAs Synergies between Tech & Ops for possible automation People, Talent Development.
• Have expertise or deeper understanding of process, product and/or the business and play a key role in facilitating communication between functional teams, sharing knowledge, collaborative approach.
• Talent Retention, Effective back up planning and managing team staffing within respective sub functions Motivating and keep the team engaged specially during WFH (Virtual connects) very important Provide constructive and on-going feedback to the direct reports and team members to achieve common goals of DWS/RPM as a whole Stakeholder Management
• Engage with function wide, DWS India wide initiatives representing /leading the events Collaboration, effective communication with onshore colleagues and key stakeholders of current & any upcoming topics in the team Foster the culture of One Global Team and Partner with the respective sub functions colleagues (FFT) to improve the existing processes within RPM India Ops - Working on Strategic projects and other topics along with the respective functional leads in GRPM Compliance and Control
• Inculcate Positive growth and open mindset for self, team.

Your skills and experience

• Exposure to Performance attribution analysis experience of 5+ years.
• Professionals certifications such as CFA / CIPM, is must.
• Understanding of Asset Management Operations preferred not mandatory.
• People management experience, preferred but not mandatory
• Knowledge & usage of applications like Aladdin, Bloomberg would be an added advantage.
• Experience of Setting up of a team, transitioning of work from Onshore location would be an added advantage
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Team-player and Flexibility in working hours.

How we'll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

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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.