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9087 DWS Investments UK Limited

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Employer: DWS Group

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

Location: London

Job Code: #LI-MF1 #LI-03

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.

Team / division overview

The Passive Portfolio Management Team at DWS manages the full range of X-trackers across Equity and Fixed Income Exchange Traded Funds, as well as Segregated mandates, covering a wide range of index providers and benchmark types from multiple ESG flavours to Thematics. DWS has a global and integrated investment platform with a strong footprint globally. With presence in 17 locations, we cover the most important financial markets in the world. Our investment platform employs approximately 900 investment professionals, covering key financial markets, regions, and asset classes. You will play a key role as Portfolio Engineer within the team.

Role Details:

As an Equity Portfolio Manager you will:

• Carry out daily management of the index equity portfolios via portfolio construction and trade implementation
• Support the management of client flows efficiently
• Manage investment and risk exposures, while determining optimal hedging strategies where applicable
• Determine optimal portfolio strategy to minimize tracking error to index, ensuring trading accuracy across corporate actions and cash flows
• Work on projects geared towards creating efficiency and bringing scale/automation for platform development
• Work closely with trading desks to determine optimal execution strategies
• Contribute to new and existing product development processes
• Oversee Net Asset Value, Portfolio Composition File reconciliations, and performance attribution analysis

We are looking for:

• Strong financial product knowledge across Equities, Fixed Income, or Commodities, with exposure to Index, Synthetic, Delta-one, or Derivative instruments
• Experience from Portfolio Management, Trading, Index Research with knowledge of portfolio construction, performance & attribution, and ETF servicing
• Knowledge of index methodologies from providers like FTSE, S&P, MSCI
• Strong quantitative/analytical skills, including Python, VBA, and Excel proficiency
• Understanding of rebalance trading strategies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, Reuters, Factset, Aladdin, Barra BPM, Bloomberg Portfolio Management
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification/relevant experience

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS, we value diversity, equity, and an inclusive culture. You’ll have access to benefits like healthcare, pension, mental health support, family-friendly benefits, and CSR activities. Our Hybrid Working model in the UK offers a balance between in-office work (two days a week) and remote work (three days), with adjustments available for individual needs. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact your recruiter for assistance.