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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.

Overview

DWS Investments is seeking to hire a credit research analyst for the US High Yield (HY) Team. The DWS US HY Team manages holdings composed primarily of non-investment grade bonds and bank loans in domestic and international mutual fund portfolios as well as separate account portfolios for corporate and private clients. The Team’s dedicated portfolio managers and credit analysts have significant industry experience with a strong track record that reflects its rigorous credit and risk management and compliance controls.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Credit analysis also includes a thorough credit risk analysis at the issue, issuer, sector, and industry levels as well as a solid understanding of the impact of technology, macroeconomic and geopolitical risks.
• Understanding evolving priorities of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing, particularly from a risk perspective, is also a key component of thorough credit analysis.
• The credit analyst will be responsible for performing in-depth fundamental and financial analysis of high yield debt instruments and providing investment recommendations from a relative value and total return perspective to the portfolio management team.
• The credit analyst will be expected to perform detailed ongoing surveillance of assigned credits and provide timely updates on significant credit and industry developments.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of company financial statements and SEC reports
• Possess a bachelor’s degree and, ideally several years of relevant industry experience
• Strong writing and speaking skills are a must for this position
• Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize workflow and balance competing requirements
• Ability to work constructively as a member of a respectful, supportive and inclusive DWS Team
• Good interpersonal skills are required for clear and positive dialog with credit and portfolio management colleagues and in meetings with sell-side analysts and rating agency representatives
• Proficient with MS Excel. Experience with Bloomberg and Aladdin systems would be beneficial

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:

• 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
• 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
• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays
• Health and Life Insurance Plans for you and your family
• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan

How we’ll support you:

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

Expectations

It is DWS’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York City 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 $99,750-$180,000. 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.

DWS Values & Diversity

We believe talent is found in all cultures, countries, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs, generations, backgrounds and experiences. We pursue a working environment where everyone can be authentic and feel a sense of belonging.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. Click these links to view the following notices: "EEO is the Law poster" and supplement ; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act ; Employee Polygraph Protection Act and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision .