Investments Associate - Alternative Credit-1

at  Deutsche Bank

POSITION OVERVIEW

Employer: DWS Group
Title: Alternative Credit Investment Associate
Location: London

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.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We are open to receiving applications from a range of backgrounds however is particularly interested in speaking to individuals who have:

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least bachelor’s Degree, preferably a Master’s degree with a major in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related financial discipline with an outstanding record of academic achievement
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Leveraged lending experience at a credit fund, commercial or investment bank, hedge fund or mezzanine fund
• Strong technical analysis skills, with experience of conducting detailed due diligence and financial modelling of corporate credit investment opportunities across multiple sectors
• Experience of effectively managing risk controls within an investments environment, with sound experience around the fiduciary duty of care and diligence
• Ability to effectively communicate with external clients

• Team player, achieving results, thinking critically and effectivenessHighly committed to work in a project-driven work environment

• Work closely with Alternative Credit team across the platform including Direct Lending, Leveraged Loans, Capital Solutions & Structured Credit.
• Playing a leading role in the coverage of the alternative corporate credit sector which includes due diligence and financial analysis of investment opportunities, management of portfolios
• Jointly prepare and present investment committee memorandums to the Investment Committee
• Working in partnership with Product and Coverage divisions to support the creation and development of fund marketing materials and contributing to key fundraising strategies
• Support the development of the Investment team and relative high-performance culture, while ensuring that all activity is conducted in line with regulatory and firm requirements, policies and procedures
• Working with partners across Corporate Functions to ensure the business meets demands of clients across multiple channelOther duties as assigned