Operations Specialist - Performance Measurement AVP

About the role

DWS Group is hiring an Operations Specialist for its Performance Measurement team in Madrid. The team sits in the Global Reporting & Performance Measurement department of the COO Division and delivers performance calculations and multi-level attribution across equity, fixed income and multi-asset portfolios, working with Portfolio Management and Client Relationship Managers. The role contributes to the Smart Middle Office by applying automation, AI-enabled analytics and data-driven controls to improve calculation quality, analysis speed, exception management and transparency.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly performance calculations and multi-level attribution, including Brinson, factor-based, equity and fixed income attribution
• Analyse and deliver monthly performance attribution, explaining alpha generation, allocation and selection effects, factor contributions and risk-adjusted returns
• Partner with Portfolio Managers and Client Relationship Managers to explain results, investigate material movements and resolve data or methodology questions
• Drive improvements to performance and attribution methodologies and ensure compliance with GIPS standards and internal policies
• Maintain procedures, controls and documentation, and investigate calculation breaks and data-quality issues
• Contribute to the Smart Middle Office by turning performance measurement pain points into automation or AI use cases

Required profile

• Completed degree in finance, economics, mathematics, business administration or a comparable qualification
• At least five years of experience in performance measurement, attribution or a closely related asset management function
• Fluent written and spoken English; German is an advantage

Required skills

• Strong practical knowledge of performance calculation and attribution methodologies; multi-asset experience is an advantage
• Good understanding of GIPS standards
• Broad understanding of asset management operations and the interaction between Investment, Client, Operations, Data and Technology functions
• Advanced analytical and structured thinking
• Experience with Aladdin, State Street StatePro, FactSet or Bloomberg is a significant advantage
• Certifications such as CFA, CIPM or CA are advantageous
• Strong Excel skills; knowledge of Python, data analytics, automation or AI tooling is an advantage

What we offer

• A personalised benefits plan covering healthcare, company perks and retirement planning
• A hybrid working model, with the office-to-home split discussed during the application and interview process