DWS - Direct Lending Originator_DACH (f/m/d)

Position Overview

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.

Team / division overview

EMEA Alternative Credit is a key growth pillar of the EUR 115bn DWS Alternatives franchise.  The Alternative Credit platform aims to build diversified portfolios across Direct Lending, Leveraged Loans and Structured Credit that deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns with a focus on capital preservation to a broad spectrum of investors including governments, corporations, insurance companies and private clients.

Role Details

As an Originator, you will be part of a team focusing on Direct Lending Origination across the DACH region and be responsible for:

• Working closely with existing Direct Lending investment team to originate and execute transactions across the DACH region
• Support the local head of origination in maintaining financial sponsor client and advisor relationships through effective communication
• Evaluates, structures and executes investment opportunities and transactions to support execution
• Supporting investment and structuring teams with legal documentation, processes, and procedures
• Prepare and present investment committee memorandums to the Investment Committee
• Review, prepare and sensitive investment case models to senior management
• Evaluating credit risks across multiple factors such as industry trends, markets conditions and potential borrowers
• Ensuring regulatory compliance by staying updated on relevant regulations and ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines

We are looking for: 

• A strong background in Corporate Alternative Credit transactions with a focus on Leveraged/Direct Lending
• Proven technical analysis skills, with experience of conducting due diligence and financial modelling of Corporate Credit investments
• Solid experience across private loan investment management gained from a credit fund, commercial or investment bank, hedge fund or mezzanine fund with knowledge of LP relations
• Experience working with financial sponsors and debt advisors. Existing network and relationships is a plus, but not a requirement
• Experience of producing credit investment proposals and supporting documentation for Investment Committees
• Experience of managing risk controls within an investments environment, with good understanding around the fiduciary duty of care
• Educated to degree level in a Finance related discipline from an accredited college or university (or equivalent) or an acceptable level of industry experience

What we’ll offer you:

Without the ambitions of our people, our achievements wouldn’t be possible. 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 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.

Some of our core benefits:
 

• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Statutory Health Insurance (BKK), sickness benefit allowance and support helplines for employees
• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups) and support in finding childcare options including DWS’s own kindergarten service
• A wide selection of pension plans, Personal Budget Accounts to enable sabbaticals or early retirement and capital-forming benefits
• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change & achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partnered organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support.

DWS’ current Hybrid Working model is designed to find the balance between in-person collaboration & engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, whilst still remaining focused on supporting our employees with flexibility. We are committed to support flexible and hybrid working agreements across the globe. Depending on the location or role you are applying for, the split between working in the office and at home 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 us 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. 

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity

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. DWS is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations. We are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

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Über Die DWS:

Die DWS Group (DWS) mit einem verwalteten Vermögen von 896 Milliarden Euro (Stand: 31. Dezember 2023) will einer der weltweit führenden Vermögensverwalter sein. Sie blickt auf mehr als 60 Jahre Erfahrung zurück und genießt in Deutschland, Europa, Amerika und Asien einen exzellenten Ruf. Weltweit vertrauen Kunden der DWS als Anbieter für integrierte Anlagelösungen. Sie wird über das gesamte Spektrum der Anlagedisziplinen hinweg als Quelle für Stabilität und Innovation geschätzt.

Die DWS bietet Privatpersonen und Institutionen Zugang zu ihren leistungsfähigen Anlagekompetenzen in allen wichtigen liquiden und illiquiden Anlageklassen sowie Lösungen, die sich an Wachstumstrends orientieren. Unsere umfassende Expertise als Vermögensverwalter im Active-, Passive- und Alternatives-Geschäft sowie unser starker Fokus auf die Nachhaltigkeitsaspekte Umwelt, Soziales und gute Unternehmensführung ergänzen einander bei der Entwicklung gezielter Lösungskonzepte für unsere Kunden. Das fundierte Know-how unserer Ökonomen, Research-Analysten und Anlageprofis wird im globalen CIO View zusammengefasst, der unserem Anlageansatz als strategische Leitlinie dient.

Die DWS möchte die Zukunft des Investierens gestalten. Wir wollen beim Übergang in eine nachhaltigere Zukunft eine entscheidende Rolle spielen – sowohl als Unternehmen als auch als zuverlässiger Berater unserer Kunden. Dank unserer rund 4.500 Mitarbeiter an Standorten in der ganzen Welt sind wir dabei lokal präsent und bilden gleichzeitig ein globales Team. Wir handeln entschlossen im Namen unserer Kunden und investieren in ihrem besten Interesse, damit sie ihre finanziellen Ziele erreichen können, ganz gleich, was die Zukunft bringt. Mit unserem unternehmerischen, auf Zusammenarbeit fokussierten Geist arbeiten wir jeden Tag daran, sowohl in guten als auch in schwierigen Zeiten hervorragende Anlageergebnisse zu erzielen und somit die beste Basis für die finanzielle Zukunft unserer Kunden zu schaffen.

Rollenbeschreibung:

Unsere Werte bestimmen das Arbeitsumfeld, welches wir schaffen möchten – vielfältig, wertschätzend und offen für verschiedene Meinungen. Nur eine Unternehmenskultur, die eine Vielzahl von Perspektiven, sowie kulturellen und gesellschaftlichen Hintergründen vereint, fördert Innovation. Wir setzen auf vielfältige Teams, in welchen die Menschen ihr volles Potential entfalten können – denn das Zusammenführen verschiedener Talente und Ideen spielt eine entscheidende Rolle für den geschäftlichen Erfolg der Deutschen Bank.

Unsere Unternehmenskultur setzt hohe ethische Standards und fördert ein gutes Miteinander. Unabhängig von kulturellem Hintergrund, Nationalität, ethnischer Zugehörigkeit, geschlechtlicher und sexueller Identität, körperlichen Fähigkeiten, Religion und Generation freuen wir uns über Bewerbungen talentierter Menschen.
Sprechen Sie uns an: Wir bieten flexible Arbeitszeitmodelle und weitere Zusatzleistungen, um Sie in Ihrem Berufsleben zu unterstützen.

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