ETF Product Specialist

Job Description:

Employer: DWS Group

Title: ETF Product Specialist

Location: New York

Job Code: #LI-MB1 #LI-02

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 Xtrackers Product Specialists team are part of a global team located in New York, London, Frankfurt and Luxembourg. They cover the entire lifecycle of ETFs and Index Institutional Mandates from the first idea, through index and product design and implementation. Product maintenance and terminations are further modules. The Product Specialists support client meetings and industry events with a focus on US and our 40 Act ETFs based in the Product Division, maintaining relationships with our Sales and Investment Division (Portfolio Management, Capital Markets) teams worldwide. There is also a growing emphasis on ESG integration for all future strategies and the ability to quickly shift priorities are key.

Role Details

As an ETF Product Specialist you will:

• Work on innovative and creative ETF / index concepts in collaboration with index providers

• Interact directly with key partners such as our clients, index providers and other business partners

• Support the development and due diligence of new ETF and index concepts in collaboration with Portfolio Management, Sales, Legal, Capital Markets

• Help with the translation of index/strategy concepts into legal product documentation

• Contribution to the production and promotion of thought leadership, content and marketing material

• Work towards becoming a sales and client-facing product expert across asset classes and replication types with expert product and industry knowledge

• Run product and market analytics such as wallet studies, product comparisons and peer/benchmark metrics

• Gather knowledge to become an index expert regarding construction/maintenance but also ESG metrics

• Produce education and marketing materials as well as material supporting junior team-mates and new joiners

• Support the ongoing maintenance of and improvements to the product platform, including the continuous improvement and digitalization of processes

We are looking for:

• A sound understanding of financial markets with knowledge of Passive/ETF/Index related products

• Previous experience in a technical environment and with the general mathematical concepts of finance and an ability to efficiently communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences

• Good knowledge around regulatory and governance requirements such as SEC requirements (e.g. Prospectuses and other offering documents) and US fund regulation.

• Experience in project management as a plus

• Good macroeconomic understanding and ability to connect market events with product performance in order to create market driven sales angles

• Highly motivated, self-sufficient, with a can-do attitude and a strong willingness to learn, take on new challenges and serve our clients.

• Diligent, efficient and able to manage multiple conflicting deliverables including working under pressure while maintaining a high level of attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Bloomberg, with analytical/programming skills such as Python/R/VBA a plus

• Degree educated in a related Finance discipline or with relevant professional work 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.

The salary range for this position in New York City is $96,000 to $175,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

Some of our core benefits:

• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan

• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays

• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Health & Life Insurance Plans and the support of trained Mental Health First Aiders

• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance

• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change & achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partnered organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support.

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. 

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