Job Description: Employer: DWS Group Title: Operations Specialist Location: Jacksonville, FL Job Code: #LI-SL1 #LI-02 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. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’. 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 Aladdin Platform Management (“APM”) is a team of four people in different locations - Frankfurt, Berlin and Jacksonville. DWS uses BlackRock Solutions’ (“BRS”) “Aladdin” system as the central platform for all its portfolios. A streamlined global setup of Portfolio Groups, UserGroups and user access rights is the key to use the solid application at acceptable operational risk levels and to ensure compliance with DWS standards. Role Details As an Operations Specialist, you will (be): Support Aladdin users with new account creation and permission amendments. Point of contact for communication with BRS regarding user access related topics. Daily oversight of user access-related changes (First Line of Defense). Monitoring of critical user setup and activities not in line with the Segregation of Duties (SoD) principles. Includes control measures for toxic combinations of user permission assignments and monitoring of transaction corrections, amendments, and cancellations (CCA), as a regulatory requirement. Prepare and moderate the weekly User Access Clearing Board (UACB) meeting, a forum for discussing and ratifying Aladdin user access topics. Allocation of Aladdin costs to DWS legal entities. We are looking for Economics degree, bank training or equivalent qualification. Proactive and self-organized work attitude, ability to work self-reliantly. Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills. Good to very good English language skills in writing and communication. Advanced skills and efficient use of MS Office tools, especially Excel. VBA skills would be ideal, but not mandatory. Basic knowledge of our product line preferred. Enjoy working with people across different regions and time zones and with a wide range of cultures. 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. Some of our core benefits: Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Health Life Insurance Plans and the support of trained Mental Health First Aiders Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partnered organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support. 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 you. Privacy Statement The California Consumer Privacy Act outlines how companies can use personal information. Click here to view DWS’ Privacy Notice. 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