Business Control Officer Independent Testing, AVP

Job Title: Business Control Officer Independent Testing

Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

About DWS Group

• DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 1,010 bn of assets under management (as of 31 March Building on more than 60 years of experience and a reputation for excellence in Germany and across Europe, DWS has come to be recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability, and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.
• We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management –as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus –complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground-knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, which guides our investment approach strategically.
• DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing: with approximately 3,500 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are investors –entrusted to build the best foundation for our clients' future.

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

This role will support India DCO office with activities as outlined below:

• Lead comprehensive control evaluations and substantive testing to independently assess the design and effectiveness of controls within the newly established Independent Testing Team
• Assess end to end business processes to identify significant gaps and determine issue root causes.
• Partners with business units to perform control evaluations, monitoring and testing efforts within Compliance and Operation Risk Framework to identify control gaps as well as opportunities for effectiveness and efficiency improvements. These assessments will include coverage for other regulatory programs including SOX
• Apply critical thinking skills to substantive testing techniques to thoroughly evaluate the effectiveness of high-risk business processes.
• Assess and monitor risks, ensuring compliance with firm standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support control design and effectiveness.
• Foster collaboration with Compliance and Operational Risk Officers on various engagements. This includes developing detailed test scripts, facilitating issue discussions, participating in business meetings, and drafting comprehensive final reports to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Develop and execute robust control test scripts aimed at identifying control weaknesses, determining root causes, and recommending practical solutions to enhance operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Document test steps and results in a comprehensive and organized manner, ensuring sufficient support and justification for testing conclusions. Maintain a high standard of documentation to facilitate transparency and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and external laws, rules, and regulations, while identifying necessary remediation actions. This includes developing and executing testing procedures, meticulously documenting results, drawing informed conclusions, making actionable recommendations, and distributing detailed compliance testing review reports.
• Lead meetings with business owners at various management levels, delivering testing results and supporting sustainable control enhancements. Identify and capitalize on opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in information security or related field required, with a preference towards master's degree.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Proficient knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulations, and industry best practices
• Strong and progressive Auditing or Control Testing experience with current knowledge and understanding of Control testing methodology.
• Experience developing test scripts, audit programs, or testing templates.
• 6+ years in information security management and governance, with a focus on control design and testing
• Detailed experience in ISO 27001, GDPR, COBIT, KAIT, BAIT, etc. and other cyber security frameworks
• Good to have Certifications: CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/ Auditor
• Should possess strong communication skills (written/ spoken)
• Should be skilled to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and strategic mindset along with the ability to collaborate with different stakeholders including top management representatives.

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

Please visit our company website for further information:

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.