Product Sustainability Analyst – Product Infrastructure

Employer: DWS Group

Title: Product Sustainability Analyst – Product Infrastructure & Standards

Location: Luxembourg

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.

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.

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Team / division overview

The Platform Sustainability function is a cross-divisional function, linked to both the investment and product divisions of DWS Group. It coordinates and steers the business implementation of DWS's Sustainability Strategy as well as the sustainability related regulatory requirements in the product and investment areas. Its focus is on the liquid product range of DWS Group and the product-related sustainability activities for alternative investments. Its activities comprise the development of sustainability-related frameworks as well as their integration into engagement processes, ESG integration processes and product-specific investment policies.

The Product Infrastructure & Standards team is part of Platform Sustainability within the Product Division.

The team is responsible for developing the sustainability-related product infrastructure including data management and contributing to product disclosure processes.

In this responsibility, the team plays a key role in designing efficient processes for a technology-driven future. In addition, the team actively contributes to navigating regulatory developments that are shaping the industry. To achieve this, it works closely together with colleagues across the Product Division and other relevant sustainability experts at DWS globally.

Your responsibilities:

In your role as a Product Sustainability Analyst in our team, you will be jointly responsible for:

• Analyzing and conceptualizing the sustainability-related data and process flow from product development to the monitoring of investment guidelines compliance

• Contributing to the Product Sustainability Governance process by working at the intersection of product analysis, sustainability criteria, and regulatory compliance

• Developing a workflow tool for product launches

• Automating existing processes related to fund disclosures

We are looking for: 

• Strong analytical and methodological thinking to understand (regulatory) sustainability-related requirements and the associated implications and risks

• A strong team player with a high level of commitment, a personality characterized by diligence and reliability, and someone who thrives in a dynamic environment with constantly changing tasks

• Proactive solution-oriented mindset to effectively work hand in hand with different teams

• Excellent communication skills to convey complex topics clearly, logically, and transparently

• Relevant university degree (Diploma or Master's degree preferred) and additional qualifications (e.g., CFA, CESGA) are considered an advantage

• Excellent English (written and verbally), German is considered a plus

What we'll offer you:

At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand 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 which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you're interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there's something for everyone.

DWS' Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.

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 your 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.