AI & Automation Specialist - Smart Middle Office

DWS Group; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DWS Group in Madrid seeks a Smart Automation & AI Associate to turn operational pain points into practical scalable solutions. You will work across Run the Bank and Change the Bank initiatives, prototyping and embedding controlled automation with AI tools, Python, and SQL to improve data quality and efficiency.

The role requires a strong technical background, a product mindset, and the ability to translate business needs into repeatable assets, while balancing security and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in python development within financial services.
• Strong analytical and programming skills with SQL and Python; large data sets.
• Experience designing workflow automation, AI, or data-driven solutions.
• Knowledge of data governance, controls, risk frameworks.
• Proven ability to translate requirements into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assess operational improvement needs and propose AI/automation solutions.
• Define design with SMEs and Technology, covering data inputs and controls.
• Build and test proofs of concept using AI tools, Python, SQL, and workflows.
• Support controlled implementation with testing, docs, and monitoring.

Skills

Python

SQL

Automation

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Finance

Tools

AI tools

Workflow automation

Job description

DWS Group in Madrid seeks a Smart Automation & AI Associate to turn operational pain points into practical scalable solutions. You will work across Run the Bank and Change the Bank initiatives, prototyping and embedding controlled automation with AI tools, Python, and SQL to improve data quality and efficiency.

The role requires a strong technical background, a product mindset, and the ability to translate business needs into repeatable assets, while balancing security and regulatory