Technology Risk and Control Lead, VP

Employer:              DWS Group Title:                       Technology Risk and Control Lead, VP Location:                Madrid Job Code:              placeholder for LinkedIn job wrapping 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 Technology Risk and Control Lead will provide leadership across technology risk management, control governance, audit engagement and remediation. The role will act as a central point of coordination between Technology leadership, application owners, Risk and Control teams, Information Security, Audit and other control functions. The successful candidate will combine strong technology experience with practical expertise in managing complex remediation programmes. They will be responsible for identifying technology risks, improving the control environment and ensuring that audit findings, regulatory commitments and internally identified control deficiencies are addressed effectively and sustainably. The role requires the ability to translate risk and control requirements into practical technology solutions, challenge remediation plans and coordinate delivery across multiple stakeholders. It will also support the development of a proactive risk culture, simplified governance and increased automation of risk and control processes. Your responsibilities – As an Technology Risk and Control Lead, VP, you will: Lead the identification, assessment and management of technology and information-security risks across the relevant technology environment Own or coordinate technology-related audit findings, control deficiencies, regulatory commitments and remediation actions through sustainable closure Challenge remediation plans, closure evidence and risk-acceptance decisions to ensure root causes are addressed Monitor remediation milestones, dependencies and overdue actions, escalating material concerns through the appropriate governance forums Act as a key Technology contact for internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and risk-assurance activities Translate audit, risk and control requirements into clear, practical technology deliverables and system-based solutions Provide concise reporting to senior management and coordinate delivery across Technology, Risk, Information Security and Audit stakeholders We are looking for  Strong experience in technology, technology risk, information security, audit or controls within financial services or another highly regulated industry Practical understanding of technology environments, application architecture, infrastructure, software engineering and the systems development lifecycle Demonstrable experience managing technology-risk remediation, audit findings, control deficiencies or regulatory commitments Strong understanding of control design, implementation, testing