Finance Business Advisory Manager

Job Description:

Employer:

DWS Group

Title:

Finance Business Advisory Manager

Location:

New York Job Code: #LI-MB1 #LI-03

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.

The CFO organization is responsible for Planning & Performance analysis, legal entity reporting, financial control and analytics, capital and risk metric reporting. The CFO organization is also involved in strategic reviews, product profitability analyses and cost investigation. DWS is interviewing candidates for a Finance Business Advisory Manager within the CFO organization supporting the Investments business unit in the Americas, working closely will colleagues across the globe.

The Finance Business Advisory team is accountable for providing financial advice, insight and guidance as it relates to the financial wellbeing of the supported business, in conjunction with DWS’s objectives. The Investments business unit consists of Active and Passively Managed ETFs, Mutual Funds, Alternatives Investments and institutional separately managed accounts.

• Analyze Revenues and expenses for Americas Liquid Investments Division
• Oversee monthly revenue close process, including both flash and actual reported results
• Conduct validation and control reviews, monitor cost close and transfer pricing bookings
• Provide oversight of the offshore team responsible for booking accounting entries.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards.
• Manage monthly Balance Sheet Substantiation Review process
• Support quarterly and annual reporting for Mutual Fund and ETF Boards
• Assist in preparation of monthly revenue and expense forecast for presentation to Senior Management
• Liaise with external auditors
• Undertake a wide range of analyses using, but not limited to, financial data to derive meaningful insights improving DWS’, regional or divisional profitability
• Identity and implement AI use cases

• 2-5 relevant years of experience working within a role that requires analyses at a micro and macro level
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience with P&L production and P&L driver analyses, preferably in the Asset Management industry
• Strong understanding of financial data analysis and business performance metrics
• Effective storyboarding skills and ability to crystallize problems and summarize key issues and challenges
• Must be detail-oriented and have an analytical mindset with the ability to deliver key insights
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Pro‑active and ability to work independently

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