Alternatives Specialist

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Alternatives Specialist (Private Real Assets), APAC (Southeast Asia) Apply locations Singapore, One Raffles Quay time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R
Job Description:
Employer:
DWS Group
Title:
Alternatives Specialist (Private Real Assets), APAC (Southeast Asia)
Location:
Singapore
Job Code:
#LI-ZL1 #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.
Read more about DWS and who we are here.
Alternative Specialist Overview
Alternative Specialist Group within the Client Coverage Division (“CCD”) of DWS is a globally coordinated team based in 12 offices across 9 countries and currently stands at a strength of 40 staff. The Head of Alternative Specialist in each region reports to the regional head with a global coordination pursued by the Alternative Specialists Global Head. The Head of Alternative Specialist, APAC reports to the Head of Client Coverage, APAC to deliver against our business plans for alternative distribution and capital raise in the region.
Alternative Specialist is the dedicated sales, distribution, and investor relations group within the CCD for the Alternative asset class offerings structured and launched by the Product division and managed by the Investment Division. The Alternative asset class offerings include Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Debt, and Liquid Real Assets. The group works closely with the sales generalists and other specialized teams (such as Insurance, Client Relations, Institutional, Private Banking, and Retail) within CCD to ensure the delivery of quality solutions to our clients who want to invest into Alternatives.
Role Details
As our
Alternatives Specialist (Private Real Assets), APAC (Southeast Asia)
you will:
Alternatives Specialist in Southeast Asia will work together with the overall illiquid Alternatives Specialists in APAC and on some occasions with global teammates. This professional will have a direct reporting line to, Head of Alternatives Specialists, APAC, and dotted local reporting line to Head of Southeast Asia Coverage.
As a Coverage and Product professional, you will distribute private real asset products/strategies to institutional investors as well as distributors / strategic partners in Southeast Asia – working together with CCD coverage generalists. The key client coverage market will be Singapore and Malaysia, followed by Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia. Close cooperation with CCD teams in the region, e.g., via joint customer visits and contacts, as well as product training courses. Support organizing/coordinating sales activities, such as roadshows, portfolio manager meetings, and marketing documents.
Interface with various stakeholders within DWS, such as portfolio management, institutional and retail sales, product development, product management, marketing, consultant relations, compliance. Communicate cross border and build productive working relationships.
Support the team in creating/updating marketing materials and other relevant information, a product strategy in the responsible segments and implementation.
Independent processing and support in the analysis of customer potentials as well as the support of product initiatives together with the respective portfolio management teams.
Provide presentations to management and internal and external clients
Maintain databases on key strategies and product inventories.
Develop and maintain competitor performance data.
Integration into administrative sales and reporting processes (reporting, CRM processes, etc.)
Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity; being an ambassador of our firm’s values
We are looking for
Bachelor’s degree, in finance related fields, with a proven academic performance
MINIMUM 6 years of experience in sales, product specialist, or investment capacity, with exposure to private real asset products/strategies
Built-up relationship / worked with Singapore/ Malaysia investors, including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and asset managers
Prior experiences in fund raising activities preparing, updating, and presenting marketing materials to potential investors
Built relationship with and worked with institutional client community such as pension funds, insurers, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, and asset managers
Sales-oriented, highly self-motivated, and good time management skills
Strong team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to build trust with internal (such as portfolio managers and sales generalists) and external stakeholders, with good communication and client-oriented mindset
Strong organizational skills, and attention to detail as a product champion for ACREF and in handling multiple projects for distribution
Strong networking, initiative thinking and strategic planning experience
What we’ll offer you:
At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and 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 including, but not limited, to the below:
A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days.
Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits.
Access to best-in-class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities
If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and our recruitment team will discuss options with you
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.
About Us
At DWS, we’re capturing the opportunities of tomorrow. You can be part of a leading, client-committed, global Asset Manager, making an impact on individuals, communities and the world.
In an ever-changing landscape, markets face a new set of pressures – but here, we see the opportunity in challenges. Opportunity to invest responsibly; to create change. Whether it’s collaborating to discover innovative solutions or exploring your curiosity to develop new skills – at DWS, we support you to achieve your goals.
As the world continues to evolve, we do too. Join us, and you can shape our transformation. You can collaborate with industry thought-leaders, gaining new and diverse perspectives. You can share ideas and be yourself. You can drive innovative and sustainable solutions that influence markets and behaviours for the better.
This is your chance to lead an extraordinary career.
This is your chance to invest in your future.
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