Job Description
DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR +02bn of assets under management (as of 31 March 2026). Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognised by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.
We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management - as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus - complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground-knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, which guides our investment approach strategically.
DWS is transforming and growing its internal information security team. As the Application Security Assessment Specialist, within the Security Assurance team under CISO function, you will be responsible for assessing whether security controls are implemented in DWS applications before going to the production. You will support other security, technology and business teams to ensure applications are onboarded to the security platforms and are assessed against information and cyber security threat to minimize introducing a cyber risk for the organisation.
What we'll offer you:
As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy:
• 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
Your key responsibilities:
• Support the Head of Security Assurance in defining and deploying Application Security Assessment framework and respective processes
• Define, document, and maintain application security standard, procedures, and controls
• Conduct an application security assessment to ensure security threat is assessed and address before going into production
• Ensure applications are meeting DWS information security requirements and security debt and associated risk is assessed and tracked accordingly
• Support a threat driven Information Security Risk oriented application development to the application owner
• Support automation of CISO services onboarding capabilities
• Control Assurance Review of Information Security Self-Assessments provided by the Application Owners
• Support on threat surface identification and resolution from both, the Risk Assessment process and other identified risk related issues
• Support the development, testing and management of IS Security Compliance campaigns based on business requirements (incl. documentation and training)
• Control Assurance processes and evidence reviews across DWS's application portfolio to support risk mitigation of non-compliant controls
• Recommend security measures to remediate open gap
• Supporting alignment with all other Control Functions for Operational
We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management - as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus - complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground-knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, which guides our investment approach strategically.
DWS is transforming and growing its internal information security team. As the Application Security Assessment Specialist, within the Security Assurance team under CISO function, you will be responsible for assessing whether security controls are implemented in DWS applications before going to the production. You will support other security, technology and business teams to ensure applications are onboarded to the security platforms and are assessed against information and cyber security threat to minimize introducing a cyber risk for the organisation.
What we'll offer you:
As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy:
• 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
Your key responsibilities:
• Support the Head of Security Assurance in defining and deploying Application Security Assessment framework and respective processes
• Define, document, and maintain application security standard, procedures, and controls
• Conduct an application security assessment to ensure security threat is assessed and address before going into production
• Ensure applications are meeting DWS information security requirements and security debt and associated risk is assessed and tracked accordingly
• Support a threat driven Information Security Risk oriented application development to the application owner
• Support automation of CISO services onboarding capabilities
• Control Assurance Review of Information Security Self-Assessments provided by the Application Owners
• Support on threat surface identification and resolution from both, the Risk Assessment process and other identified risk related issues
• Support the development, testing and management of IS Security Compliance campaigns based on business requirements (incl. documentation and training)
• Control Assurance processes and evidence reviews across DWS's application portfolio to support risk mitigation of non-compliant controls
• Recommend security measures to remediate open gap
• Supporting alignment with all other Control Functions for Operational
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Application Security Assessment Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Pune offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
