Product Lifecycle Risk Manager

We are seeking a Product Lifecycle Risk Manager to join our team at DWS in Mumbai, India. As a Product Lifecycle Risk Manager, you will be responsible for managing and further developing Product Risk processes, policies, controls and governance frameworks across the product lifecycle.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and further develop Product Risk processes, policies, controls and governance frameworks across the product lifecycle, ensuring consistent, scalable and effective standards.
• Manage and continuously enhance the New Product Approval (NPA) framework, including transparent prioritisation of initiatives and effective management of dependencies across the product pipeline.
• Perform independent 2LoD reviews of NPA submissions and support the relevant Risk Type Heads in assessing and signing off product initiatives, including the identification, challenge and escalation of material risks and control gaps.
• Own and further develop the NPA platform and related governance tooling, driving system enhancements, process automation and scalable workflow solutions.
• Coordinate Product Governance activities across Business, Investment, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations and other control functions to ensure initiatives are complete, decision-ready and progressed effectively through the governance process.
• Support governance committees and contribute to global Product Lifecycle initiatives through management information, decision materials, governance records, regulatory implementation and process transformation.

Your Skills and Experience:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience, with at least five years of relevant experience in Asset Management, Product Governance, Product Management, Risk Management, Compliance, Operations, Regulatory Change or a related governance or control function.
• Strong understanding of investment products, asset management operating models, product lifecycle management and Product Governance frameworks within a regulated financial services environment.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, with the ability to assess regulatory developments and translate their impact into appropriate governance processes, policies and controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to independently review and challenge complex product initiatives, identify material risks and control gaps, and formulate clear, practical recommendations.
• Experience managing or enhancing governance processes, workflows and control frameworks, including translating governance requirements into system enhancements and supporting tool implementation, testing, migration or automation initiatives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills, with the ability to prepare concise materials for senior stakeholders and committees, constructively influence cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality outcomes across competing priorities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word; experience with data analytics, reporting tools or process automation solutions is advantageous.

What We Offer:

• Best in class leave policy.
• Gender neutral parental leaves.
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral).
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members.
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents.
• Accident and Term life Insurance.
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above.