Capital Markets Specialist - Etf

Position Overview

About DWS:

DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 880bn of assets under management (as of 30 September 2021). Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.

We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground-knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, which guides our investment approach strategically.

DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing: with approximately 3,500 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are investors – entrusted to build the best foundation for our clients’ future.

About DWS Systematic Investment Solutions

Our global Systematic Investment Solutions (SIS) business is a key growth area within the DWS franchise. We manage around $257 billion globally in index-based strategies across a variety of passive mandates and have been building our index portfolio expertise since 1999.

In the U.S., we are a leading provider of specialized passive strategies, managing close to $27 billion. We currently focus with our clients on the following areas:

• ESG, smart beta, multi-factor and alternatively weighted index strategies for core equity exposure
• Climate risk-focused and other customized ESG strategies.
• Customized, risk-managed and quality-weighted fixed income solutions

For us, a key differentiator is our ability to develop innovative investment strategies together with our clients by leveraging our global scale to bring a deep bench of expertise and unique ideas to our clients.The Xtrackers ETF Capital Markets Specialist will be responsible for supporting the primary and secondary market for our U.S. ETF platform. The role requires partnering with authorized participants, executing broker dealers, electronic market making firms, internal partners, and our clients. Furthermore, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of key strategic platform initiatives, process improvement, thought leadership, and capital markets content.

What we’ll offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center. You can expect:

• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Commuter Discounts and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support wide-ranging volunteer programs, + 1 day volunteering leave per year, matched personal donations to non-profit organizations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000
• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan
• Work/Life Balance Programs including Adoption/Surrogacy/Infertility Assistance, Backup Care through Bright Horizons, Phase Back to Work and Support for New Mothers
• Health and Life Insurance Plans for you and your family

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Assist on the management of relationships with Authorized Participants, electronic market making trading firms, and exchanges
• Quantitative analysis of ETF create/redeem baskets to maximize fund liquidity and secondary market pricing of our U.S. ETF offering
• Act as a subject matter expert, for internal partners and external clients about our ETF products, liquidity formation, and trading strategies
• Collaborate and coordinate with the global ETF capital markets team.
• Partner with our coverage teams to provide insights on trading and liquidity of Xtracker ETFs for clients
• Perform the day to day management and support of the primary market creation & redemption activity
• Analyze exchange listing offerings for maximization of platform liquidity and marketing benefits
• Act as U.S. ETF capital markets representative for our global distribution efforts.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Strong technical skills – Bloomberg, Bloomberg’s Query Language, Advanced Excel modeling, programming skills (Python, SQL, VBA a huge plus)
• ETF Capital Markets or ETF Trading experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred, CFA a plus
• Strong knowledge base of equities, fixed income, and currencies. Deep understanding of ETFs, trading, liquidity, and portfolio management
• Strong analytical skills (proven through scientific, economic or mathematical focus)

How we’ll support you:

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities

The salary range for this position in New York City is $125,000 to $170,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

Our values define the working environment we strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.

We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

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