DWS - Direct Lending Originator_DACH (f/m/d)

at  Deutsche Bank

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.
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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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As an Originator, you will be part of a team focusing on Direct Lending Origination across the DACH region and be responsible for:

• Working closely with existing Direct Lending investment team to originate and execute transactions across the DACH region
• Support the local head of origination in maintaining financial sponsor client and advisor relationships through effective communication
• Evaluates, structures and executes investment opportunities and transactions to support execution
• Supporting investment and structuring teams with legal documentation, processes, and procedures
• Prepare and present investment committee memorandums to the Investment Committee
• Review, prepare and sensitive investment case models to senior management
• Evaluating credit risks across multiple factors such as industry trends, markets conditions and potential borrowers
• Ensuring regulatory compliance by staying updated on relevant regulations and ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines

We are looking for:

• A strong background in Corporate Alternative Credit transactions with a focus on Leveraged/Direct Lending
• Proven technical analysis skills, with experience of conducting due diligence and financial modelling of Corporate Credit investments
• Solid experience across private loan investment management gained from a credit fund, commercial or investment bank, hedge fund or mezzanine fund with knowledge of LP relations
• Experience working with financial sponsors and debt advisors. Existing network and relationships is a plus, but not a requirement
• Experience of producing credit investment proposals and supporting documentation for Investment Committees
• Experience of managing risk controls within an investments environment, with good understanding around the fiduciary duty of care
• Educated to degree level in a Finance related discipline from an accredited college or university (or equivalent) or an acceptable level of industry experience