Finance Manager - Alternatives

Position Overview
Employer: DWS Group
Title: Finance Business Advisory Manager
Location: New York, NY
About DWS:
DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 833bn of assets under management (as of 30 June 2022). 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 the CFO Team:
The CFO organization is responsible for Planning & Performance analysis, legal entity reporting, financial control and analytics, capital and risk metric reporting. The CFO organization is also involved in strategic reviews, product profitability analyses and cost investigation.
DWS is interviewing candidates for a Finance Business Advisory Manager within the CFO organization supporting the Illiquid Investments (Alternatives) business unit, based in New York, and working closely with colleagues across the globe.
The Finance Business Advisory team is accountable for providing financial advice, insight and guidance as it relates to the financial wellbeing of the supported business, in conjunction with DWS’s objectives. The Illiquid Investments division is primarily comprised of Private Real Estate, Liquid Real Assets, Infrastructure, and Private Equity businesses.
Your Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performance reporting of Alternatives products for marketing and sales material, including:
• Compiling individual fund performance returns
• Summarizing recent real estate transactions
• Tracking real estate funds by property location and asset type
• Undertake a wide range of analyses using, but not limited to, financial data to derive meaningful insights improving DWS’, regional or divisional profitability
• Assist in preparation of monthly revenue, expense and FTE forecast for presentation to Illiquid investments asset class business leaders
• Monitor and forecast dry powder and DWS’ co-investment positions
• Consolidate financial data to build the quarterly Illiquid Investments business forecast and present to business leaders

Your Skills & Experience:

• Pro-active and ability to work independently
• Effective storyboarding skills and ability to crystallize problems and summarize key issues and challenges
• 3-6 years of relevant experience working within a role that requires analyses at a micro and macro level
• Experience with P&L production and P&L driver analyses, preferably in the Alternative Asset Management industry
• Strong understanding of financial data analysis and business performance metrics
• Bachelor’s degree
• Must be detail-oriented and have an analytical mindset with the ability to deliver key insights
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Knowledge of private investment vehicles would be a strong plus

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:

• Work/Life Balance Programs including Adoption/Surrogacy/Infertility Assistance, Backup Care through Bright Horizons, Phase Back to Work and Support for New Mothers
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Commuter Discounts and Gym benefits
• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan
• Health and Life Insurance Plans for you and your family
• 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
• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays

How we’ll support you:

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

Expectations:
It is DWS’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York, NY office in accordance with the firm’s hybrid working model.
DWS provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
The salary range for this position in New York City is $92,000 to $140,000. 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.
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