Employer: DWS Group

Title: Portfolio Analyst

Location: Japan

Job Code: #LI-ZL1 #LI-01

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

The team invest client/ fund assets, oversee the investment strategy and direct all trades of the relevant portfolio, within a product / asset class and ensure that the delivery of Portfolio commitments adheres to the appropriate governance guidelines, including any regulatory/legal restrictions that may impact the portfolio. They make decisions about investment mix and policy, matching investments to objectives, asset allocation for individuals and institutions and balancing risk against performance, based on a deep understanding of market developments, financial and economic trends. They participate in research meetings and client meetings as required, in support of asset management responsibilities.

Your responsibilities

As our Portfolio Analyst, you will:

• A portfolio/research manager is part of the fixed income team or the Equity team within Investment Management Department. The role has the opportunity to collaborates with the various other divisions, such as Client Coverage and Product, by contributing to client reporting and product management/ monitoring functions for all funds across the retail and institutional funds in Japan.
• From the perspective of investment management, implementation of daily investment operations, portfolio replication, execution of investment advisory and FoF Operation.
• The role will also provide sub-delegation oversight of funds which are delegated to affiliates and third-party investment managers.
• Investment operations involve working with Compliance and Operations to ensure compliance with investment guidelines, the firm’s standards of internal control and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Portfolio/research manager will also provide support, where appropriate, to Client Coverage personnel in the relationship management of key clients and consultants, contributing to RFPs and preparing ad hoc report on the market environment and outlook.

We are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent qualification/relevant work experience
• 3-5 years of relevant portfolio/research management experience
• Superior investment acumen with a strong understanding of various asset classes
• Superior analytical skills as well as being detail-oriented on both strategy and execution
• Ability to build strong relationships with a range of teams and individuals and influence outcomes
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

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 including, but not limited, to the below:

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits
• Access to best in class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and our recruitment team will discuss options with you.