Senior Institutional Relationship Manager - Pensions/Endowments & Foundations/Taft-Hartley

Senior Institutional Relationship Manager - Pensions/Endowments & Foundations/Taft-Hartley

Location: Chicago

Join DWS, an industry-leading firm with a global presence, where you can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. 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.

DWS is seeking a senior Institutional Salesperson Coverage professional in the Coverage Core Institutional team. You will be part of a global team within the Coverage (over 800 employees) deep U.S. institutional coverage team that includes relationship managers, investment specialists and client service and support groups. Clients and prospects covered include public pension funds, endowments & foundations, Taft-Hartley pensions, and other institutional investors.

The position will be primarily responsible for acquiring new institutional clients as well as additional revenues from existing client base focusing on institutional clients such as pensions, endowments and foundations for the Central region.

We are seeking candidates intensely focused on asset owners and the consultants who advise them, who are self-motivated and have a strong history in, and knowledge of the institutional marketplace, particularly pensions, endowments and foundations.

Most importantly, candidates should have a proven track record of developing business and maintaining relationships with the institutional client base in Central region of US. The candidate should have a proven track record of closing business and maintaining relationships with the targeted or similar institutional client base. He/she should be team-oriented, have strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. He/she should have current knowledge of investment products, investor demands and industry regulations. As important, the candidate must be comfortable with operating in a highly collaborative team environment.

Role Details

• At least 7 years' experience in the client coverage portion of the asset management industry such as a large asset manager, consultant and/or intermediary.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written; credibility and gravitas to operate with senior level with the organization as well as a broad range of external clients.
• Driven professional, self-motivated, ability to operate independently; strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time efficiently and effectively
• Flexible approach to travel is mandatory

We Are Looking For:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Experience within the financial sector
• Relationships with institutional asset owners and their consultants/advisors
• Asset management industry experience
• Good academic credentials; CFA and MBA a plus.

License(s) Required:

• Candidate should hold a series 7 and 63;

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 Chicago is $146,000 to $255,000. 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.

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 your recruitment team will discuss options with you.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.