DWS - Compensation Control - Associate

Deutsche Bank AG; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,004,000 - 1,451,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Health & wellbeing benefits

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG's DWS division seeks a Compensation Controller to deliver timely compensation-related financial reporting and analysis. You will collaborate with control SMEs, manage month-end close, and support data aggregation for deferred compensation.

The role demands a strong control mindset, analytical ability, and effective stakeholder engagement. The team emphasizes responsibility, ethical data use, and continuous learning with opportunities for training and career development within a

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial controller or auditor roles in a large financial institution or Big 4
• Experience with IAS19 and IFRS2 is a plus
• Strong control mindset and investigative approach
• Able to connect topics impacting compensation book of work
• Analytical with strong organizational and communication skills
• Proactive and eager to learn
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and ensure ethical data use
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Critical thinking and self-sufficiency

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage timely delivery of monthly reports on compensation P&L and balance sheet
• Collaborate with Compensation Control SMEs on cost trends and deviations from forecast
• Support data aggregation, analysis and reporting for deferred compensation
• Develop understanding of deferred compensation and provide backup support
• Perform month-end journals and ensure accuracy of financials
• Manage month-end close and report late adjustments to relevant teams
• Perform validation and control on assigned compensation topics
• Prepare updates of the DWS Compensation Control Framework

Skills

Qualified accountant

Financial controller

Auditor experience

IAS19 IFRS2

Control mindset

Big picture thinking

Analytical

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactive

Stakeholder management

AI tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Critical thinking

Self-sufficient

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

Team / division overview

The CFO Division of DWS has presence in Frankfurt, London, New York and Asia and is responsible for ensuring the sound risk management and financial governance of DWS. The CFO Division comprises Accounting & Financial Management, Risk Management, Investor Relations, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate Accounting, Regional Finance, and Procurement.

Your key responsibilities

• Produce and manage timely delivery of monthly reports on compensation profit & loss and balance sheet
• Collaborate with Compensation Control SME’s in providing insightful business analysis and commentaries on compensation cost trends, and deviations from forecast and plan.
• Support data aggregation, analysis and reporting in the area of deferred compensation
• Develop a sound understanding of the deferred compensation and able to provide backup support to the SME
• Perform month-end journals and ensure accuracy and completeness in our financials
• Be a point of contact to manage month- end close, ensure numbers are reported accurately, and late adjustment are reported to the relevant teams
• Perform validation and control on assigned compensation topics
• Preparing relevant documentation and regular updates of the DWS Compensation Control Framework

Your skills and experience

• Qualified accountant who has experience in financial controller role or auditor role in a large financial institution/ Big 4 audit firms
• Prior experience with IAS19 and IFRS2 is a plus but not essential
• High level of control mindset and investigative working approach
• Ability to see the big picture and being able to connect various topics that impact the overall compensation book of work
• Highly analytical, excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proactive, curious, willing to challenge the status quo and keen to learn new skills/ knowledge
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• 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.
• Strong skills in Excel and Power Point
• Critical thinking and control mindset
• Self-sufficient and results-driven

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

What we’ll offer you:

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 including, but not limited, to the below:

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days.
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits.
• Access to best-in-class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and our recruitment team will discuss options with you.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.