Senior Client Coverage Specialist - Xtrackers

Deutsche Bank AG; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

DWS Group, part of Deutsche Bank Asset Management, seeks a Vice President, ETF & Investment Solutions Specialist in Zurich. The role blends ETF expertise with client engagement, product knowledge, and strategic business development across private banks, wealth managers, and independent asset managers.

You will stay at the forefront of ETFs, index strategies, and asset allocation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex concepts into practical investment solutions for

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of ETF, asset management or investment advisory experience.
• Experience working with professional investors preferred.
• Strong ETF knowledge and understanding of index investing.
• Asset allocation and portfolio construction knowledge.
• Financial markets and investment product understanding.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospects and clients across Switzerland.
• Lead investment discussions and drive business development for Xtrackers.
• Support product launches and strategic initiatives.
• Translate technical investment concepts into client solutions.
• Collaborate with Private Wealth Sales, Product, and Marketing teams.
• Deliver investment presentations and educate clients on ETF strategies.

Skills

ETF expertise

Active investment solutions

Client engagement

Portfolio construction

Market analysis

German language (advantageous)

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

Job Description:

Employer: DWS Group Title: Vice President, ETF & Investment Solutions Specialist Location: Zurich

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.

Team / division overview

We are seeking a motivated ETF professional to join the Swiss Xtrackers team. The successful candidate will combine strong ETF expertise with a genuine interest in broader investment solutions, including active strategies and alternatives. The role is suited to an individual who enjoys technical investment discussions with sophisticated investors and is keen to develop business in a client-facing commercial role. Working alongside the Swiss Private Wealth Sales team, the candidate will be responsible for client engagement, investment discussions and business development across private banks, wealth managers, family offices, and independent asset managers.

Your responsibilities:

As our Vice President, ETF & Investment Solutions Specialist, you will:

• ETF & Investment Expertise: Act as an ETF specialist across equities, fixed income, commodities, and thematic strategies.


• Provide expertise in: ETFs and ETPs


• Index investing and methodologies


• Portfolio construction and asset allocation


• Capital markets, trading, liquidity, and execution


• UCITS structures and regulations


• Support client discussions on portfolio implementation and investment solutions.


• Contribute to conversations spanning passive, active, and alternative investments.


• Monitor market developments and identify relevant investment opportunities.

Client & Commercial Development:

• Engage with prospects and clients, including cold calling


• Organise client meetings in cooperation with the rest of the private wealth team


• Deliver investment presentations and educational workshops.


• Contribute to strategic account planning and business development initiatives.


• Build relationships with investment professionals across Switzerland.

Internal Collaboration:

• Work closely with Private Wealth Sales colleagues, Product, Capital Markets, CIO Office, and Marketing teams.


• Support product launches and strategic initiatives.


• Translate technical investment concepts into practical client solutions.

We are looking for:

Experience:

• 4-7 years of experience in ETFs, asset management, investment consulting, portfolio advisory, capital markets, or investment specialist roles.


• Experience working with professional investors preferred.


• Strong ETF knowledge required, although candidates do not need to come exclusively from an ETF background.


• Strong understanding of: ETFs and index investing


• Asset allocation and portfolio construction


• Financial markets and investment products


• Capital markets and trading concepts


• Demonstrated interest in: Active asset management


• Alternatives and private markets


• Client relationship management


• Business development

Languages:

• Fluent English German required French is a strong advantage

Ideal Candidate Backgrounds:

• ETF Product Specialist


• ETF Capital Markets Associate


• Investment Specialist


• Multi-Asset Specialist


• Portfolio Advisory


• Wealth Management


• Investment Specialist


• Investment Consultant


• Product Strategy


• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

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.

We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives.

We call this #ConnectingTheDots. For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities. Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management (DWS) division.

Together we can make a great impact for our clients at home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security.

More information at: Deutsche Bank Careers (db.com)