Employer: DWS Group

Title: Senior Product Specialist – Fixed Income

Location: New York City

Job Code: #LI-LV2 #LI-03

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.

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Team / Division Overview

You will be part of DWS’s fixed income product specialist team and will be responsible for working with our institutional, insurance and wholesale distribution teams to drive sales and retain AUM in our U.S. fixed income investment strategies. You will act as the regional product champion and will be responsible for representing DWS’s U.S. fixed income capabilities and the firm’s market views to clients globally. The position will be based out of New York City and will report to the Head of Americas Traditional Active Product Specialists.

Role Details

As a/an Senior Product Specialist, you will (be):

• Drive sales and asset retention by working in coordination with institutional and insurance and wholesale coverage teams across the organization

• Sponsor all product development initiatives and act as the key interface with DWS’s Investment, Marketing & Client Coverage Divisions

• Develop a marketing strategy that can lead to net new asset growth across DWS’s U.S. fixed income platform

• Provide timely thought leadership, product/market updates, and sales materials, as well as ongoing product training for our client coverage division

• Remain knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading client strategies

• Be the subject matter expert on fund structures and wrappers and incorporate investor impact and the firm’s goals into decision making

We are looking for:

• A minimum of 8-years of industry experience with majority of that experience in a comparable role

• A broad and deep knowledge of U.S. fixed income markets

• A deep understanding of both the insurance, institutional and wholesale coverage models

• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to translate complex investment strategies and topics into a retail investor-friendly format

• Prior experience presenting to and developing investment solutions for institutional and wholesale clients

• Some travel for client meetings and industry conferences may be required

• BA/BS degree, or equivalent

• MBA or CFA preferred

License(s) required:

• FINRA Series 7 and 63

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 which you can choose from to create a personalized 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 $131,000 to $232,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of renumeration.

At DWS, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authenti­cally and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!

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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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.

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