Portfolio Manager/Engineer – Equity/ ETFs/Index Investing

DWS Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Portfolio Manager/Engineer to join their Passive Portfolio Management Team. In this role, you will manage daily index equity portfolios and collaborate with trading desks on execution strategies. The firm values diversity and inclusion, offering a hybrid working model that supports individual needs. This position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and develop efficient portfolio management strategies. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days’ holiday

Non-contributory pension

Health and well-being programs

Family-friendly policies

CSR initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial products including index, synthetic, delta-one, or derivatives.
• Experience in Portfolio Management and Trading with skills in ETF servicing.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily index equity portfolios, including construction and trade execution.
• Optimize portfolio strategies to minimize tracking error and ensure accurate trading.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Trading

Index Research

Python

VBA

Excel

Financial Products Knowledge

Rebalancing Trading Strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Bloomberg

Reuters

Factset

Aladdin

Barra BPM

Job description

Portfolio Manager/Engineer – Equity/ ETFs/Index Investing

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Position Overview

Employer: DWS Group

Title: Equity Portfolio Manager/Engineer – ETFs/Index Investing

Location: London

About DWS: Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also many opportunities to innovate, invest responsibly, and make change.

Team / Division Overview: The Passive Portfolio Management Team manages X-trackers across Equity and Fixed Income ETFs and mandates, covering various index providers and ESG flavors. With a global presence in 17 locations and approximately 900 investment professionals, our team plays a key role in managing diverse investment strategies. You will serve as a Portfolio Engineer within this team.

Role Details

As an Equity Portfolio Manager, your responsibilities include:

• Managing daily index equity portfolios, including construction and trade execution.
• Supporting efficient management of client flows.
• Managing investment and risk exposures, developing hedging strategies as needed.
• Optimizing portfolio strategies to minimize tracking error and ensure accurate trading during corporate actions and cash flows.
• Contributing to projects that improve efficiency and automation.
• Collaborating with trading desks on execution strategies.
• Participating in product development processes.
• Overseeing NAV, portfolio reconciliation, and performance attribution analyses.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong knowledge of financial products across Equities, Fixed Income, or Commodities, including index, synthetic, delta-one, or derivatives.
• Experience in Portfolio Management, Trading, or Index Research, with skills in portfolio construction, performance attribution, and ETF servicing.
• Understanding of index methodologies from providers like FTSE, S&P, MSCI.
• Proficiency in Python, VBA, Excel, and familiarity with Bloomberg, Reuters, Factset, Aladdin, Barra BPM, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of rebalancing trading strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Benefits and Work Environment

At DWS, we value diversity and inclusion, offering benefits such as 30 days’ holiday, non-contributory pension, health and well-being programs, family-friendly policies, and CSR initiatives. Our hybrid working model combines in-office and remote work, with flexibility to support individual needs. We encourage applicants requiring adjustments during the interview process to contact us.

Additional Information

We promote a culture of responsibility, collaboration, and excellence. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to a fair and inclusive workplace.