Infrastructure Investments Associate

Investment Associate - Infrastructure

Employer : DWS Group

Location : New York

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.

The Infrastructure business ("DWS Infrastructure") acquires and manages private debt and equity investments in businesses that provide essential infrastructure services such as renewables, transportation, environmental services, thermal generation, communications, midstream, and social infrastructure. With investment teams located in the US and Europe, the business has a global footprint and is focused on managing infrastructure portfolios that can meet the needs of institutional investors and private clients worldwide.

The US Infrastructure Debt platform (the "Platform") currently manages in excess of $5 billion of assets under management through multiple credit funds. Since the Platform's inception in 2014 the investment team has deployed capital into over 300 investments. The investment team is currently comprised of 9 professionals. The business is looking to add an additional Investment Associate in New York to join the investment team and support the exciting and rapid growth of the platform.

Investment Associates on the team are involved in all aspects of the private debt investment process for the credit funds across North America and assist in managing the assets in the funds' portfolios. The appropriate candidate will have strong financial modelling, accounting & finance, credit analysis, communication and presentation skills, and will demonstrate an interest in the infrastructure industry and its various subsectors.

As an Investment Associate, you will be :

• Closely involved in all phases of the investment process, including origination, financial modelling, due diligence, and investment memorandum preparation and presentation.
• Expected to take on asset management responsibilities with respect to investments under management, with a view of monitoring the performance of such investments.
• Assist with various fundraising initiatives, as the business continues to actively market its future funds.

We are looking for :

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 which you can choose from to create a personalized 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.

The salary range for this position in New York is $100,000 to $200,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

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.

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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.