DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.
We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management - as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus - complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground-knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, which guides our investment approach strategically.
DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing: with approximately 3,900 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are investors - entrusted to build the best foundation for our clients' future.
Overview
This position is in the Illiquid Asset Operations (IAO) group at RREEF Management, LLC, a real estate investment advisor, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of DWS. The IAO group is responsible for all aspects of fund operations, including accounting, fund finance, client reporting, and business application administration. The group interacts closely with other DWS teams, including Portfolio and Asset Management, and services the entire RREEF advised direct real estate portfolio in the U.S. consisting of approximately $36 billion assets under management.
The successful candidate will help shape and provide structure around RREEF's data governance program and play a key role in defining the data quality strategy for the group in addition to facilitating the data quality resolution process.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Establish and implement the communication and training plans for organization-wide Data Governance
Maintain the Data Governance Framework initiatives and implements changes according to change management procedures as part of the continuous improvement cycle
Establish and maintain a Data Governance Council charter
Liaise with business process owners for the implementation of data-related business process improvements
Facilitate Data Governance Council meetings; provide leadership and guidance to council members to support them in achieving the data governance program objectives
Support Data Governance Council in estimating high-level budget and resource requirements for data governance initiatives
Monitor the progress of the Data Governance Program and associated data quality initiatives, according to defined metrics.
Your Skills & Experience:
At least 10-15 years of IT experience with at least 2 years involved in data management
Deep understanding of best practices in Data Governance and data quality improvement
Experience in logical data management, Data Governance, and tools-based data quality improvement.
Deep understanding of business strategy and metrics
Experience working successfully with stakeholders and partners to translate business needs into taxonomy solutions
Excellent leadership skills with at least 5 years work experience in leading Technical/Functional team with focus on project delivery
Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, facilitation, and leadership)
What we'll offer you:
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center. You can expect:
Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan
Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays
Health and Life Insurance Plans for you and your family
Work/Life Balance Programs including Adoption/Surrogacy/Infertility Assistance, Backup Care through Bright Horizons, Phase Back to Work and Support for New Mothers
A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Commuter Discounts and Gym benefits
The opportunity to support wide-ranging volunteer programs, + 1 day volunteering leave per year, matched personal donations to non-profit organizations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000
How we'll support you:
Training and development to help you excel in your career
Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
Coaching and support from experts in your team
Expectations
It is DWS's expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the Chicago office in accordance with the firm's hybrid working model.
DWS provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
DWS Values & Diversity
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. Click these links to view the following notices: EEO is the Law poster and supplement ; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act ; Employee Polygraph Protection Act and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision .