Job Details

Employer: DWS Group

Title: Technology Risk and Control Lead, VP

Location: Madrid

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Team / Division Overview The Technology Risk and Control Lead will provide leadership across technology risk management, control governance, audit engagement and remediation. The role will act as a central point of coordination between Technology leadership, application owners, Risk and Control teams, Information Security, Audit and other control functions. The successful candidate will combine strong technology experience with practical expertise in managing complex remediation programmes.

They will be responsible for identifying technology risks, improving the control environment and ensuring that audit findings, regulatory commitments and internally identified control deficiencies are addressed effectively and sustainably.



The role requires the ability to translate risk and control requirements into practical technology solutions, challenge remediation plans and coordinate delivery across multiple stakeholders. It will also support the development of a proactive risk culture, simplified governance and increased automation of risk and control processes.

Responsibilities Lead the identification, assessment and management of technology and information-security risks across the relevant technology environment

Own or coordinate technology-related audit findings, control deficiencies, regulatory commitments and remediation actions through sustainable closure

Challenge remediation plans, closure evidence and risk-acceptance decisions to ensure root causes are addressed

Monitor remediation milestones, dependencies and overdue actions, escalating material concerns through the appropriate governance forums

Act as a key Technology contact for internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and risk-assurance activities

Translate audit, risk and control requirements into clear, practical technology deliverables and system-based solutions

Provide concise reporting to senior management and coordinate delivery across Technology, Risk, Information Security and Audit stakeholders

Qualifications Strong experience in technology, technology risk, information security, audit or controls within financial services or another highly regulated industry

Practical understanding of technology environments, application architecture, infrastructure, software engineering and the systems development lifecycle

Demonstrable experience managing technology-risk remediation, audit findings, control deficiencies or regulatory commitments

Strong understanding of control design,



implementation, testing and sustainable operating effectiveness

Ability to perform root-cause analysis and develop, review and challenge credible remediation plans and closure evidence

Excellent stakeholder management, communication and delivery skills, with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders constructively

Experience with JIRA, reporting automation, APIs, scripting or data-analysis tools is advantageous; professional fluency in English is required

Relevant certifications in technology risk, information security, audit or project delivery are advantageous

Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs

Benefits At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and 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.

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.

Diversity & Inclusion We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture.

Additional Information More information at: Deutsche Bank Careers (db.com)

📌 Technology Risk and Control Lead, VP (Madrid)
🏢 Deutsche Bank
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