Employer: DWS Group

Title: Product Specialist - Business Development & Product Trends (Active Products)

Location: Luxembourg

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.

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:

You will join the Product Specialist Active Business Development & Product Trends team, which is part of the Global Product Specialists, Development & Lifecycle Active team in DWS´ Product Division. This role is pivotal in further developing our Active Product Strategy by driving in depth market analysis and deriving actions, ensuring alignment with regional specifics. The Product Specialist Active Business Development & Product Trends team is responsible for optimizing our Active product range, identifying future product trends and managing & executing key initiatives, while working across various business functions and regions.

Your responsibilities:

As a Product Specialist you will:

• Be responsible for in depth market analysis for institutional & retail clients within the Active business, ensuring alignment with regional specifics in EMEA, APAC & US markets

• Conduct research & quantitative analysis, including competitor research, to support decision making processes and identify future product trends

• Deriving actions and recommendations from market analysis to support and further develop our Active Product Strategy

• Closely collaborate with Product Specialists, Client Coverage Division, Investment Division and Finance to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and market demands

• Prepare and create presentations for senior management and other relevant committees and boards

• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships across business functions

• Act as point of contact for the Active organization and maintaining stakeholder relationships in Active as well as the broader DWS organization

We are looking for:

Essential Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strategic mindset

• Understanding of the Active investment landscape

• An open mind to embracing new challenges coupled with a strong sense of commitment and a pro-active approach to self-development

• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills,

• Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus

Education & Qualifications:

• University degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand 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 personalised 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.

DWS’ Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.

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 your recruitment team will discuss options with you