Operations Specialist - Regulatory Reporting (AVP)

About the role

DWS Group is hiring an Operations Specialist for its Regulatory Reporting team in Madrid, within the COO Division's Global Reporting & Performance Measurement department. The team produces timely, accurate regulatory reports and internal evaluations for DWS Active, Passive and Alternatives funds, working with clients, auditors and supervisory authorities. The role contributes to automation, AI-enabled process improvement and data-driven controls.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, dispatch and coordinate regulatory reports and ad hoc requests, focusing on MiFID client requirements (Articles 50, 59, 60 and 62)
• Support reporting for MiFID and PRIIPs transaction costs, position reporting, AIFMD, ECB, MMFR, and banking/insurance reporting such as CRR II, Solvency II and VAG
• Prepare and coordinate Annual Reports for DWS Funds, including financial writing and coordination with external auditors
• Act as a coordination point for regulatory reporting queries with clients, auditors, supervisors, operations, compliance and portfolio management
• Manage end-to-end process flow, dependencies, risks and timelines across reporting cycles
• Contribute to IT implementation by helping translate requirements into scalable, controlled reporting solutions
• Drive projects linked to legislative changes, regulatory developments and process improvements
• Maintain process documentation, operating procedures and control materials
• Identify automation and AI use cases to reduce manual work and strengthen controls

Required profile

• Degree in economics or a comparable qualification, with a focus on regulatory reporting, finance or business administration
• About five years of experience in a capital management company, asset manager, bank or similar financial institution, ideally in regulatory reporting
• Fluent written and spoken French (mandatory for annual reports); fluent English; German is an advantage
• Strong analytical skills and proven ability to use AI tools responsibly
• Ability to work independently as a subject matter expert and influence stakeholders in a matrix organisation

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel, VBA and Python
• Advantageous: practical experience with MiFID, PRIIPs, AIFMD, MMFR, CRR II, Solvency II or VAG

What we offer

• A personalised benefits plan covering healthcare, company perks and retirement planning
• Hybrid working, with the office/home split discussed during the application and interview