DWS - Product Manager Alternatives / Illiquid Investments

Job Description:

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. 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.

Team / division overview

The Product Division is the product owner and is responsible for all project strategy, development and management while driving innovation in how we offer solutions to clients.  Within the Product Division, the Alternatives Product Specialists and Development team collaborates closely with the Investments, Client Coverage and other key divisions supporting a range of Illiquid/Alternative solutions and products across Real Estate, Infrastructure and Alternative Credit.

You will be part of Alternatives Product Management with a focus on illiquid products across Real Estate, Infrastructure and Private Credit acting as a center of competence for the management of the product life cycle. This includes managing product events, adapting existing products as well as contributing to the creation of new products. Whilst working closely with colleagues across global Alternatives, the Product Management function acts as an interface to Illiquid Operations and other support functions (in particular: Legal, Compliance, Risk) to ensure a smooth, high-quality, and efficient processing of our products, including maintenance of all product related documentation.

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Role Details:

As a Product Manager for Alternative investments you will (be):

• Supporting Alternative products including Real Estate, Infrastructure and Private Credit with a primary focus on managing and monitoring the on-going product life phase post launch.
• Acting as a point of contact for the Alternatives organization across the product life cycle
• Maintaining stakeholder relationships in Alternatives as well as the broader DWS organization
• Managing processes related to product events and coordinating adjustments to product-related documents (e.g., product prospectus), coordination of fund ratings process, reporting etc across alternative asset classes.
• Supporting the gap analysis, impact assessment and implementation of new regulations and other relevant developments and changes that may impact existing and new products and product documentation.
• Supporting product publications as well as internal and external communications
• Management and on-going maintenance of DWS product databases

We are looking for: 

• Experience of Alternative asset classes  ideally with a particular focus on Real Estate, Infrastructure and Private Credit.
• Proven transferrable skills relating to Alternatives Product Management such as project management, analytical and organizational skills, including attention to detail and a solid understanding of fund documentation such as investor prospectuses, RFPs and DDQs
• Ability to build strong relationships with a range of teams and individuals and influence outcomes.
• An open mind to embracing new challenges coupled with a strong sense of commitment and a pro-active approach to self-development.
• Good Microsoft Suite i.e. Word, Xcel and PowerPoint, skills.
• Educated to degree level or with relevant professional experience

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand 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 which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there’s something for everyone.

DWS’ Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.

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 your recruitment team will discuss options with you.

The successful candidate will be asked to present a recent version of the criminal record.

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