Job Description:
About DWS:
DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.
We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground-knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, which guides our investment approach strategically.
DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing: with approximately 3,900 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are investors – entrusted to build the best foundation for our clients’ future.
Overview
The Global Trading Team at DWS is a key part of the investment process and has a primary goal of achieving best execution results for the firm’s clients. The team covers a wide range of products (across asset classes) and markets globally. Trading is seeking a candidate to join the Americas Trading team in New York.
The individual will primarily focus on trading Equities securities for mutual funds, institutional accounts and ETFs..
Your Key Responsibilities:
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Perform trade execution duties, in accordance with our best execution and risk management procedures
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Ensure execution of the clients’ orders is efficient, timely, cost-effective, and in line with Portfolio Manager’s trade instructions
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Maintain and develop relationships with the broker-dealer community to help facilitate improvement in pricing, balance sheet deployment, liquidity, ECM & Block Trading opportunities
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Be familiar with new and existing liquidity sources including High Touch and Electronic (e.g. Algo & Portfolio Trade) Trading
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Monitor financial markets and serve as a resource on equity market conditions, shifting market structure dynamics, and new technology providers for the Trading and Portfolio Management teams.
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Act as a culture carrier and foster successful relationships and interactions with Operations, Technology, Compliance, Risk and Audit
Your Skills & Experience:
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Undergraduate degree with a preference towards a Bachelor’s degree in a finance-related or computer science field
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Understanding of industry recognized analytic and trading systems including Bloomberg, Tradeweb and Liquidnet. OMS/EMS Experience especially with BRS Aladdin a plus
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Demonstrated track record of process improvement through automation of order flow or similar skillset
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Experience in the execution of Equity, Convertible and Listed Derivative securities
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Strong written and oral communication skills
What we’ll offer you:
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center. You can expect:
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Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan
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Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays
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Health and Life Insurance Plans for you and your family
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Work/Life Balance Programs including Adoption/Surrogacy/Infertility Assistance, Backup Care through Bright Horizons, Phase Back to Work and Support for New Mothers
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A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Commuter Discounts and Gym benefits
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The opportunity to support wide-ranging volunteer programs, + 1 day volunteering leave per year, matched personal donations to non-profit organizations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000
How we’ll support you:
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Training and development to help you excel in your career
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Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
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Coaching and support from experts in your team
Expectations
It is DWS’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the NYC office in accordance with the firm’s hybrid working model.
DWS provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
The salary range for this position in New York City is $87,750 to $172,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.
DWS Values & Diversity
We believe talent is found in all cultures, countries, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs, generations, backgrounds and experiences. We pursue a working environment where everyone can be authentic and feel a sense of belonging. Click here to find out more about our diversity and inclusion efforts.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
Click these links to view the following notices: EEO is the Law poster and supplement; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; Employee Polygraph Protection Act and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Privacy Statement
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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.
Click here to find out more about our diversity and inclusion policy and initiatives.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. Click these links to view the following notices: EEO is the Law poster and supplement; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; Employee Polygraph Protection Act and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.