Operations Specialist- Aladdin Platform Management- AVP

Employer:              DWS Group Title:                       Operations Specialist- Aladdin Platform Management- AVP Location:                Madrid Job Code:              placeholder for LinkedIn job wrapping About DWS: 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. 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 COO Division is a key enabler for DWS and is integral to the future success of the company by delivering world-class services across a set of key functions. It covers essential Technology and Operations capabilities to deliver a platform which is efficient, scalable, resilient and agile. The Aladdin Platform Management function sits at the core of DWS’s investment operations and technology enablement framework, ensuring that the Aladdin platform is governed, controlled and maintained in a way that supports robust day-to-day business operations and scalable change delivery. The role forms part of the Smart Middle Office, which brings together deep operational expertise, technology enablement and practical AI capability to make processes more transparent, efficient, controlled and insight-driven. The team partners closely with global stakeholders including Operations, Portfolio Management, Trading, Compliance, Audit, IGM, Technology and BlackRock/BRS to support both day-to-day business operations (Run the Bank) and strategic initiatives (Change the Bank). As part of this agenda, the successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to automation, AI-enabled process improvement, data-driven controls and smart workflow design, while ensuring that operational risk, auditability and sound governance remain embedded in everything the team delivers. Your responsibilities – As our Operations Specialist- Aladdin Platform Management- AVP you will: Own and execute Aladdin user access and entitlement management, ensuring access is appropriate, controlled, timely, and aligned with internal governance and segregation-of-duty requirements. Manage port group administration across the Aladdin platform, ensuring accurate setup, maintenance, and control of portfolio groupings in line with business, operational, and regulatory requirements. Prepare and coordinate UACB-related activities, including required documentation, evidence gathering, stakeholder input, and follow-up actions to support robust access governance. Oversee technical and application accounts, including associated access controls, periodic reviews, recertifications, and remediation of control gaps. Act as a key coordination point between Operations, BlackRock/BRS, Technology, Compliance, Audit, and other relevant stakeholders to resolve platform-related issues and support controlled change delivery. Strengthen governance, audit readiness, and control monitoring across Aladdin Platform Management by maintaining clear ownership,