Job Description:Employer: DWS GroupTitle: AFC and Compliance AnalystLocation: ZurichAbout 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 areTeam / division overviewAnti-Financial Crime (AFC) is based on three pillars: Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption (AFBC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions & Embargo (S&E). The objective of Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) is to be able to identify risks resulting from financial crime that puts the integrity and thus the success of DWS into question as well as to prevent them to the greatest extent possible and to manage or resolve them appropriately in the interests of everyone involved.Compliance seeks to protect the DWS Group’s licenses to operate by promoting and enforcing adherence with laws, regulations, rules, expectations of regulators, the standards of self-regulatory organizations, and codes of conduct / ethics in connection with the Group’ s regulated activities, and driving a culture of compliance and ethical conduct. It seeks to provide independent and objective assurance to the Management, on the adequacy of the design and effectiveness of the Compliance Risk control framework for the areas for which it has been allocated responsibility. Compliance also seeks to provide independent, proactive and forward looking challenge and advice to senior managers as well as all employees.Your responsibilities:Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance Analyst based in Zurich who will provide proactive and sound advice on Compliance, AFC and regulatory matters to asset management business partners and will work closely with other functions of DWS to ensure compliance with the highest standards of control and processes.As our AFC & Compliance Analyst, you will:Provide timely, risk-based guidance and support to internal stakeholders on general queries related to Compliance and / or AFC.Promote a strong culture of compliance and ethical conduct.Conduct Compliance and AFC risk assessments, monitoring and quality assurance activities in accordance with the annual local compliance and AFC control plan (e.g., quality assurance over investment guidelines monitoring, Personal Account Dealing monitoring, and half-review review of Marketing Materials and Cross-Border interactions).Support periodic KYC review submitted by the business and perform an independent quality assurance programme.Perform name list screening.Support the client adoption process.Coordinate / advise on regulatory audits and enquiries.Develop and deliver local training to the business.Define and maintain relevant internal policies and procedures.Close collaboration with Compliance officers, AFC officers and other functions (legal, business risk management etc.) across regions.Reporting results of controls and issues arising into local and DWS Group Senior Management.Minimum 1 years of experience, ideally in the asset management sector.Professional experience in Compliance, AFC, Audit or Control Functions.We are looking for:Degree in business administration / banking / economics or similar.Excellent verbal and writing skills. Ability to produce high quality reports / presentations.Excellent analytical skills.Ability to effectively communicate and align towards a common goal multiple stakeholders, including business, senior management and other Compliance teams. Having presence and ability to influence stakeholders.Excellent understanding of asset management business.Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Programs.Proactive attitude, high commitment and ability to work in a careful and targeted way in even the most stressful situations.Ability to work independently and within a team.Fluency in English. German skills would be a strong advantage.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 youWe 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.
