Associate Internal Consultant

Employer:           DWS Group

Title:                    Internal Consultant

Location:             Chicago, Illinois

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.

About the U.S. Wealth Team

U.S. Wealth is responsible for the advancement, promotion, and growth of DWS’s Active, Passive, and Alternatives strategies with financial advisory clients across intermediary Wealth channels. 

DWS, is interviewing candidates for an Internal Consultant role to proactively market the Firm’s wide range of investment products to the financial advisor community. Candidates should be intensely client focused, self-motivated and have a strong knowledge of capital markets.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with designated field wholesaler(s) to develop and maintain business relationships with financial advisors and other intermediaries in the sales territory through a phone based consultative sales approach

• Maintain a high level understanding of DWS’ wide range of investment products and global investment view

• Build an efficient and thoughtful strategy to maximize engagement and influence with financial advisors

• Expand existing client base by uncovering investment needs and presenting DWS solutions

• Identify and pursue new opportunities by client profiling, client identification, and follow-up activity

• Understand dynamics of Capital Markets, impact to investor portfolios, and objective based investing

Your Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of investment trends and advisor practices

• Bachelors degree required

• Familiarity with Morningstar Advisor Workstation and Salesforce.com a plus

• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate clearly and concisely, with an expertise in adapting to different audiences

• Ability to articulate specific sales strategies and processes

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 Chicago is $55,000 . 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. This position is eligible for incentive compensation [in the form of commission payments]. 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