Summer Internship - Product Specialist - NY

Southern Arkansas University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DWS is offering a Summer Internship for a Product Specialist in New York. You will gain hands-on experience through projects, speaker sessions, and networking events with strong mentorship. A potential path to the DWS Graduate P.A.C.E. Program may arise based on performance and business needs.

As part of the ETF Product team, you will learn about capital markets, asset management, and how to support client pitches and roadshows while collaborating with sales colleagues and portfolio managers.

Qualifications

• Curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in financial markets and asset management.
• Ability to work with technology and AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the ETF Product team activities from idea to implementation.
• Assist in preparing institutional client pitches and roadshows.
• Collaborate with sales colleagues and portfolio managers to understand client needs.
• Engage in cross-divisional initiatives to enhance product offerings.

Skills

MS Office

Job description

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Summer Internship - Product Specialist - NY

Applications will remain open until Monday, October 5th at 6:59pm EST. We reserve the right to close or extend the application window as required.

Start Date

The salary range for this position is $100,000 prorated. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of renumeration.

About DWS

At DWS we’re capturing the opportunities of tomorrow. Join our leading global asset management firm and make an impact on individuals, communities and the world. Whether collaborating to discover innovative solutions, exploring your curiosity or developing new skills - at DWS, we support you in achieving your goals. Invest in your future!

About the DWS Internship

The DWS Internship offers a unique and exciting opportunity to gain a wide range of practical experiences through individual projects, speaker sessions and networking events. With strong support from mentors and managers, you will be challenged to grow while gaining valuable insights into the world of Asset Management. This is an excellent way to determine whether a career in Financial Services & Asset Management meets your personal aspirations. Subject to performance and business requirements, successful interns may be offered a place on the DWS Graduate P.A.C.E. Program the following year.

About the Team

As part of the global DWS Product Division, our Product Specialist teams represent the center of competence for delivering the right products and solutions to our clients. This requires us to be experts in our respective asset classes and client segments, to adequately represent our portfolio teams in front of clients. In this function, we act as an intersection between our sales teams and the portfolio managers. In addition, we aspire to be innovators across the value chain which entails the launch of new products & solutions, pricing optimizations and being on the road to discuss with clients and distribution partners their individual investment needs. Additionally, our Product team focuses on a streamlined approach to identifying market opportunities for global DWS products, leading to a defined product strategy and ambitions. Therefore, Product centers on trends and signals identification, capability assessment, and prioritization.

This role forms part of the ETF Product team that covers the full product lifecycle from idea generation to implementation.

As our DWS Intern, you will:

• Become an integral part of our team with clear responsibilities and room to learn and grow
• Expand your knowledge about capital markets by working side-by-side with our portfolio managers and sales colleagues
• Deepen your understanding of Active & passive portfolio management strategies and learn how we can address the challenges our clients are facing in various market phases
• Support the preparation of institutional client pitches as well as roadshows for retail distribution partners
• Become involved in cross-divisional initiatives to steadily enhance our offering

The Team is looking for:

• A team player with a curious mind, who is passionate about financial markets and portfolio strategies
• Strong skills in MS Office tools, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel

AI & Future Skills

The future of asset management will be shaped by people who can combine curiosity, critical thinking and technology.

At DWS, interns and graduates are encouraged to explore how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, can support research, analysis, productivity and innovation.

Through our learning ecosystem, you'll develop the skills needed to work effectively in a rapidly evolving industry while understanding the importance of responsible and ethical use of technology.

We welcome candidates from all degree disciplines who demonstrate:

• Curiosity and a willingness to learn
• Critical thinking and sound judgement
• An enthusiasm to using technology and AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes

Our Application Process

• Step 1 - Online Application
• Step 2 - Online Tests
• Step 3 - Video Interview
• Step 4 - Final Interview Day

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity

Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.

We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

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If you have any questions about this program or need us to make any adjustments to help you complete any stage of your application, let us know at [e-mail] and someone from our Early Careers team will get in touch.