Job Description:
Employer: DWS Group
Title: Investment Associate - Infrastructure Debt
Location: New York, New York
Job Code: #LI-LV2 #LI-02
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Team / Division Overview
The Infrastructure business (DWS Infrastructure) acquires and manages private debt and equity investments in businesses that provide essential infrastructure services such as renewables, transportation, environmental services, thermal generation, communications, midstream, and social infrastructure. With investment teams located in the US and Europe, the business has a global footprint and is focused on managing infrastructure portfolios that can meet the needs of institutional investors and private clients worldwide.
The US Infrastructure Debt platform (the Platform) currently manages in excess of $4 billion of committed capital through multiple credit funds and separately managed accounts. Since the Platform's inception in 2014 the investment team has deployed capital into over 170 investments with zero defaults. The investment team is currently comprised of 7 professionals and a CFO. The business is looking to add an additional Investment Associate in New York to join the investment team and support the exciting and rapid growth of the platform.
Investment Associates on the team are involved in all aspects of the private debt investment process for the credit funds across North America and assist in managing the assets in the funds' portfolios. The appropriate candidate will have strong financial modelling, accounting & finance, credit analysis, communication, and presentation skills, and will demonstrate an interest in the infrastructure industry and its various subsectors.
Role Details
Associates will be closely involved in all phases of the investment process, including origination, financial modelling, due diligence, and investment memorandum preparation and presentation. In addition, Associates will be expected to take on asset management responsibilities with respect to investments under management, with a view of monitoring the performance of such investments. Associates will also assist with various fundraising initiatives, as the business continues to actively market its future funds.
As a/an Investment Associate, you will (be):
• Building, reviewing, and updating financial models
• Investment appraisal and valuation analysis / credit analysis
• Due diligence on debt investment opportunities
• Liaison with investment bankers, lawyers, tax specialists and other experts to facilitate the due diligence process, both internally and externally
• Assistance in the preparation and presentation of Investment Committee papers
• Monitoring and ongoing reporting performance of portfolio assets
• Working with the investor marketing team to develop marketing materials and assisting with fundraising endeavours We are looking for:
• Bachelor's degree (accounting or finance background preferred but not required)
• 1-3 years of work experience in investment banking or credit investing.
• Experience in financial modelling and accounting, preferably gained in an industry coverage, leveraged finance, project finance, or M&A environment.
• Sector exposure to Infrastructure is preferred but not required
• An innovative, analytical approach
• Strong decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills What we'll offer you:
At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand 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 New York City is $100,000 to $200,000. 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 renumeration.
Some of our core benefits:
• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays
• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Health & Life Insurance Plans and the support of trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance
• 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 organizations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support. 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.
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