ETF Capital Markets Specialist, VP

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Job description

DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 859bn of assets under management (as of June 2021). Building on more than 60 years of experience and a reputation for excellence in Germany and across Europe, DWS has come to be 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 strategic investment approach.

DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing: with staff from 35 nationalities, speaking more than 75 languages rooted in 22 countries, we are local while being one global team.

Overview

Xtrackers ETF Capital Markets Specialist will be responsible for supporting the primary and secondary market for our U.S. ETF platform. The role requires partnering with authorized participants, executing broker dealers, electronic market making firms, internal partners, and our clients. Furthermore, the candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery of key strategic platform initiatives, process improvement, thought leadership, and capital markets content.

What We Offer You:

• We offer competitive health and wellness benefits, empowering you to value life in and out of the office
• Retirement savings plans, parental leave, and other family-friendly programs
• An environment that encourages networking and collaboration across functions and businesses
• Active engagement with the local community through DWS's specialized employee groups

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Perform the day-to-day management and support of the primary market creation & redemption activity.
• Quantitative analysis of ETF create / redeem baskets to maximize fund liquidity and secondary market pricing of our U.S. ETF offering.
• Assist on the management of relationships with Authorized Participants, electronic market making trading firms, and exchanges.
• Analyse exchange listing offerings for maximization of platform liquidity and marketing benefits.
• Partner with our coverage teams to provide insights on trading and liquidity of Xtracker ETFs for clients.
• Act as a subject matter expert, for internal partners and external clients about our ETF products, liquidity formation, and trading strategies.

Your Skills and Experience:

• ETF Capital Markets or ETF Trading experience a plus
• Strong knowledge base of equities, fixed income, and currencies
• Deep understanding of ETFs, trading, liquidity, and portfolio management.
• Strong analytical skills (proven through scientific, economic or mathematical focus)
• Strong technical skills - Bloomberg, Bloomberg's Query Language, Advanced Excel modelling, programming skills (Python, SQL, VBA a huge plus)
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree, CFA a plus