Job Description
Team: Stewards – Standards & Processes
Corporate Title: Associate
Functional Role Title: Investment Sustainability Manager Stewardship
Focus of Activity: Stewardship Research and Automation
The Sustainability & Stewardship Office is part of the Platform Sustainability team within the Investment Division. It is responsible for DWS’s stewardship activities and for coordinating sustainability-related initiatives, including disclosures and related communications.
The Stewardship Standards & Processes Team sits within the Sustainability & Stewardship Office and is accountable for DWS’s engagement and proxy voting processes, the development and maintenance of stewardship standards, the enhancement of environmental and social (E&S) standards, and the leadership of E&S engagement activities.
Within the Stewardship Standards & Processes Team, we are seeking a data-driven, quantitative professional with relevant experience in fundamental company including sustainability factors, cash-flow assessment and DCF-based valuation. The ideal candidate understands how environmental, social, and governance factors impact long-term corporate valuation, while possessing the Python programming skills to build the tools that measure these effects. You will be responsible for building automated pipelines, quantitative models, and screening tools that help our stewardship team identify risk exposures, assess real-world corporate impacts, and prioritize companies for targeted engagement. You will also contribute to the the design and automation of engagement and proxy voting processes and the implementation of associated controls.
About DWS India (P) Ltd.
DWS India (P) Ltd., is a wholly owned subsidiary of DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (part of Deutsche Bank Group). Our teams in Mumbai focus on Research & Analytics, Portfolio Management Support, Business Management Support, etc. across all divisions of DWS Group.
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
Key responsibilities
- Actively contributes to the enhancement and maintenance of the DWS Stewardship program and related processes.
- Conduct fundamental research on portfolio companies to assess how external factors (e.g., climate transition risks, supply chain labor practices, regulatory shifts) impact corporate business models and long-term valuation.
- Model Building: Develop quantitative frameworks and scenario-analysis models to translate qualitative ESG risks (like carbon pricing or governance failures) into quantifiable financial impacts combining fundamental analysis, financial statement review, cash-flow analysis, DCF-based valuation and ESG assessment, while leveraging available tools (Python, Qlik, AI/LLMs/Power Automate).
- Engagement Strategy: Provide data-driven insights and briefing materials to support portfolio managers and the stewardship team in their active engagements with company management and boards.
- Develop, execute, and automate controls for stewardship activities to support compliance with established standards and expectations.
Key Skills & Experience
- Masters degree in Economics / Finance or a similar discipline, paired with a highly technical undergraduate degree (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, or Data Science).
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis, modelling, and automation, with the ability to apply and leverage AI models for process automation
- 3+ years of relevant experience in investment research, company analysis or a comparable analytical role, with demonstrated ability to assess business models, financial statements, cash flows, valuation drivers and sustainability / ESG risks and opportunities.
- Experience preparing cash-flow forecasts, analysing value drivers and applying valuation techniques to support investment-relevant company assessments.
- Experience in supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of operational processes
- Strong analytical and methodological thinking, combined with a solution-oriented and proactive approach
- Excellent coordination and communication skills to support project delivery and stakeholder alignment across teams
- Able to effectively handle multiple tasks and consistently meet strict deadlines
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
- A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
About us and our teams
Please visit our company website for further information:
https://www.db.com/company/company.html
We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Economics, Finance or similar plus a technical undergraduate degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science)
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis, modelling, and automation
- Experience applying and leveraging AI models/LLMs for process automation
- 3+ years relevant experience in investment research, company analysis or comparable analytical role
- Experience preparing cash-flow forecasts, analysing value drivers and applying valuation techniques (DCF)
- Experience with Qlik for analytics/visualization
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining operational processes and controls
- Strong analytical and methodological thinking with a solution-oriented approach
- Excellent coordination and communication skills for stakeholder alignment
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
What We Do
DWS Group (DWS) with EUR 933bn of assets under management (as of 30 June 2024) aspires to be one of the world's leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized 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 liquid and illiquid asset classes as well as 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, giving strategic guidance to our investment approach. DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing. We understand that, both as a corporate as well as a trusted advisor to our clients, we have a crucial role in helping to navigate the transition to a more sustainable future. With approximately 4,500 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are committed to acting on behalf of our clients and investing with their best interests at heart so that they can reach their financial goals, no matter what the future holds. With our entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit, we work every day to deliver outstanding investment results, in both good and challenging times to build the best foundation for our clients’ financial future.
