Senior Product Specialist - Fixed Income

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.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

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 compens