Employer: DWS Group

Title: Team Lead Product Specialists, APAC

Corporate Title: Director

Location: Tokyo

Job Code: #LI-ZL1 #LI-04

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.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

Team / division overview

The Product Division (PD) is responsible for the whole lifecycle of products and solutions that DWS offers, from the inception of a product strategy through implementation and ongoing management. Key pillars within the Product Division include Product Strategy, Lifecycle & Analytics, Product Specialists & Development and Product Management.

Role Details

As a Team Lead Product Specialists, APAC, you will be responsible for:

• Acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for existing and new product initiatives including the coordination of the product roadmap for fundraising jointly with the Client Coverage Division (CCD) sales teams in Japan
• Lead the development of new concepts in partnership with CCD and the Investment Division (ID) to create client focussed investment solutions for both institutional and wholesale client segments
• Lead content development incl. pitchbooks, market and peer analysis and provide ongoing training and transparency to CCD generalist sales teams
• Engage with regulatory bodies and industry forums in order to help better position DWS strategies in line with evolving industry trends and market developments
• Drive cross-asset class collaboration within the PD in order to develop appropriate solutions for the Japan market with a particular focus on institutional clients
• Attend industry conferences to present DWS’ strategies, maintain market knowledge and understand the competitive landscape
• Being directly accountability for the end-to-end design of investment solutions in your respective area of responsibility

We are looking for

• University degree, with a focus on Finance or Economics
• With Professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, CISI) a plus
• Over 5 years Asset Management experience in a comparable role with a minimum of 10 years industry experience
• Experience working with and designing Solutions for insurance companies, corporate pension schemes, as well as strong knowledge of fund structures, regulatory and tax treatment would be preferred
• Strong strategic mindset with proven ability to work collaboratively to define and implement business initiatives
• Excellent communication skills with experience in presenting regularly to senior forums internally and externally
• Delivery focused, with strong resilience, drive and the ability to work hand in hand with partners from across the firm to move the business forward
• Entrepreneurial and innovative thinker able to bring forward and promote new ideas and initiatives
• Eager to learn and willingness to stay abreast of regulatory changes in Private Debt, Passive, ESG, and Impact Investing
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Japanese written and verbal

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and 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 including, but not limited, to the below:

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits
• Access to best in class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities

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 our recruitment team will discuss options with you

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.