Senior Alternatives Fund Formation Tax/Legal Structurer

Deutsche Bank AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 144,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Wellness benefits

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG in New York is seeking a Senior Alternatives Fund Formation Tax/Legal Structurer to oversee the development and structuring of innovative Alternatives products. The role involves managing projects, stakeholder relationships, and supporting the launch of products in real estate, infrastructure, and private credit.

Ideal candidates will have strong legal or tax backgrounds with a comprehensive understanding of alternative asset classes. This position offers a salary range of $144,000 to $250,000, along with healthcare and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong relevant experience in legal and/or tax with understanding of alternative asset classes.
• Solid experience with structuring alternative asset class products for investors.
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and launching of new Alternatives products.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and multiple projects.
• Report on the global product pipeline status.

Skills

Legal and tax background

Project management

Understanding alternative asset classes

Ability to influence outcomes

Education

Degree in a financial related subject

Job description

Senior Alternatives Fund Formation Tax/Legal Structurer – Role Details

Working for Alternatives Product Development, you will be responsible for overseeing and project‑managing the design, development, structuring and launching of new Alternatives products in the US, including the internal and external approval processes, with a primary focus on alternative real estate, infrastructure and private credit products.

• Driving product strategy, identifying opportunities for product innovation and building business cases for new product development or modification initiatives.
• Staying abreast of competitive launches, market trends, structural innovations and evolving regulatory changes related to the above asset classes.
• Supporting the Alternatives Product Development team globally in the structuring and launch of new products.
• Working closely with senior management, portfolio managers, product management teams, sales, fund operations, finance, risk, ESG, tax, legal and compliance to agree commercial terms, target investor markets and structures.
• Acting as the key point of contact for the Alternatives organization for products launched and distributed in the US.
• Managing stakeholder relationships within Alternatives and across the broader organization.
• Managing and supporting multiple projects impacting the Alternatives business globally, with a primary focus on the US.
• Managing the global product pipeline, reporting on the status of new initiatives, and preparing materials, templates and database inputs.
• Supporting local and global ad‑hoc projects related to product development activities.

Qualifications

• Strong relevant experience in a legal and/or tax background with comprehensive understanding of alternative asset classes (Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Credit) and structures (REITs, Tender Offer/Interval Funds, AIFs).
• Solid experience with the design, structuring and implementation of alternative asset class products for retail and institutional investors.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage priorities and deliver projects on time in a demanding, fast‑paced environment.
• Results‑oriented self‑starter capable of working both independently and as a team member, with enthusiasm to deliver world‑leading solutions for clients.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a range of teams and individuals and influence outcomes.
• Solution‑driven, creative, with a commercial and practical mindset, using initiative to propose new, practical strategies and solutions.
• Open mind toward new challenges, strong sense of commitment, and a pro‑active approach to self‑development.
• Educated to degree level in a financial related subject or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Salary range: $144,000 to $250,000 in New York (actual salaries may vary based on skill set, experience, education, location and other factors).
• Healthcare, company perks, retirement plan, physical, emotional and financial wellness benefits.
• Hybrid working model that blends in‑person collaboration with remote work to suit individual needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DWS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations. Our workplace is free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. For more information, you can view the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.