Product Specialist, Fixed Income
Deutsche Bank
Job Description:
Employer: DWS Group
Title: Senior Product Specialist
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.
Team / division overview
The Product Division is responsible for the whole lifecycle of products and solutions that DWS offers, from the inception of a product strategy through implementation and ongoing management. Key pillars within the Product Division include Product Strategy, Lifecycle & Analytics, Product Specialists & Development and Product Management.
Role Details
As a Senior Product Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Attend client meetings, conferences, roadshows and workshops, as the technical expert on fixed income related topics in support of new business development
- Further develop our strategic sales plan for the growth of our Asian credit franchise
- Support all relevant product development initiatives and act as the key interface into our Investment & Client Coverage Divisions (ID and CCD)
- Be the main point of contact centre of competence and content provision for all Asian credit requests in the region and globally
- Provide timely thought leadership, product news, updates, storylines materials and training for on Asia credit related topics
- Develop and maintain comprehensive competitor analysis and proactively identify replacement opportunities
- Contribute to the development of new product concepts based on product strategy and ensure product design and structuring quality
- Help design of investment solutions: beginning with refining a concept, through structuring and implementation
We are looking for:
- The ideal candidate would have a broad and deep knowledge of Asian credit markets with a particular focus on hard currency solutions
- Be willing to engage with diverse investment themes and apply new insights to their specialist area
- have had at least 2-3 years in a comparable role, preferably in APAC, and at least 5-10 years of relevant experience within the asset management, or related industries
- Have an excellent understanding of fixed income market drivers; some knowledge of derivative instruments and product structuring
- Self-motivated with the ambition and ability to drive the growth of DWS’s Asian credit business, particularly through wholesale and private bank distribution channels
- Personable, collegiate, and able to constructively engage with colleagues and clients across APAC, as well as with Europe and the U.S.
- CFA preferred
- 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