ESG Analyst - Responsible Investments

Analyst Responsible Investments

Job Description:

Job Title: Analyst Responsible Investments

Location: Mumbai, India

Role Description

About DWS

• DWS, the publicly listed asset management division of Deutsche Bank, is one of the world's leading investment management organizations with billion assets under management.
• DWS provides flexible products and solutions to a wide range of investment opportunities across all asset classes – from pooled funds to highly customized portfolios for a wide range of investors and offers individuals and institutions traditional and alternative investments across all major asset classes.

About DWS ESG Engine team

• Our dedicated DWS ESG team is part of the Platform Sustainability division with activities integrated into the investment process, designed to go beyond the fiduciary duties.
• Our proprietary DWS ESG Engine uses data from multiple vendors which allows us to rely on amongst the best data sources available for analysis.
• The wealth of information available from these providers means that the DWS ESG Engine has access to more than 50 million data points for over 15,000 companies.
• The software translates the available data into a consistent evaluation process, to derive DWS ESG ratings which are used for investment process.

About DWS India (P) Ltd.

• DWS India (P) Ltd., is a wholly owned subsidiary of DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (part of Deutsche Bank Group).
• Our teams in Mumbai focus on Research & Analytics, Portfolio Management Support, Business Management Support, etc. across all divisions of DWS Group.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your Key Responsibilities

As an ESG Analyst you will be a part of the ESG Engine team with hub in Frankfurt. DWS has implemented more than hundred rules (“screens”) to steer investments in sustainable portfolio, for both on the retail side as well as for institutional clients, globally and across multiple jurisdictions. Those screens define which assets are eligible for portfolio managers to purchase. The role is to collect specifications on new screens from the product division, design and build the screens in the ESG engine, test, document, and quality assure them. In a wider sense, the role may include analysis of ESG factors which are to be used to meet clients’ ESG preferences.

The responsibilities will include:

• Collect specifications on screens from the product divisions and ensure in discourse that they are sound and can be implemented.
• Design and code the screens in a technical ESG Engine specific/bespoke “business rule language”
• Test and document the screens.
• Obtain approval from the product division.
• Ensure operational excellence of the screens in production and identify, communicate, and remediate and challenge.

Your Skills and Experience

Education and Experience:

• Academic background in IT/Engineering or similar with an affinity to coding
• Ability to perform “business rule programming” and testing
• Ability for shared development; working with code repositories and change management procedures
• Good Communication skills
• Strong understanding of the asset management business
• Advanced proficiency in MS-Office
• Ability to work with large data sets; familiarity with automation tools would be beneficial
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Competencies:

• Highly motivated, self-sufficient and ability to learn quickly
• Intercultural competence, superior communication skills and strict attention to detail
• Highly structured and dedicated approach to work
• High interest in taking on new challenges
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team
• High level of comfort in dealing with different levels of management

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.html

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.

Experience Level

Executive Level