Infrastructure Transactions Operations Manager presso Db

Employer:            DWS Group

Title:                     Infrastructure Transactions Operations Manager

Location:              London

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.

Team / division overview

DWS Alternatives is the EUR 110 billion global alternative investment management business within DWS, which includes the Infrastructure, Real Estate, Private Equity, Alternative Credit and Liquid Real Assets business lines.

DWS’ infrastructure business has a heritage stretching back over 25-years, first established in 1994 as NSW State Super (a large Australian pension fund) sought to create an infrastructure investment portfolio through direct investments and funds. This business became RREEF Infrastructure in 2004, which has since become a core part of the asset management business that is today DWS Group.  DWS’s infrastructure investment business has approx. EUR 20 billion of AuM across both direct investment (infrastructure equity and debt) and listed infrastructure securities. 

Role Details:

This role sits with the Infrastructure private equity investment team and is responsible for managing administrative and operational processes related to transactions activity (acquisitions and sales of portfolio companies). You will be responsible for:

• Liaising between external counterparties and DWS’ AML / KYC team to obtain correct documentation so that DWS’ AML/KYC team may conduct due diligence on vendors.

• Obtaining correct documentation from internal stakeholders so that external counterparties can conduct AML/KYC due diligence on DWS and DWS managed funds (and related structures)

• On-boarding of vendors and gathering of relevant information to assist relevant teams in approving use of external advisors / vendors

• Assisting with internal administrative processes such as conflict clearing of transactions and wall-crossing / record keeping for transactions where material non-public information exists.

• Assess vendor risk profiles and escalate any high-risk findings to the appropriate internal stakeholders.

• Assist with conflict clearing of external vendors (in particular of auditors)

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of due diligence checks and supporting documentation.

• Onboard fund vendors through DWS’ proprietary vendor management system.

• Prepare and maintain AML/KYC packs required by third parties on funds managed by the European infrastructure investment business.

• Maintaining a list of vendors in use and track spend.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including Compliance, Procurement, and Legal, to manage vendor risk effectively.

• Assist in ensuring compliance of internal controls and processes related to transactions

• Assist with other transaction related administrative tasks

• Stay informed on regulatory developments and industry best practices related to financial crime compliance.

We are looking for: 

• Experience (preferred but not necessary) in either of the following: AML, KYC, financial crime compliance, or risk management, fund operations, fund administration, corporate secretarial functions, or corporate administrative functions, preferably within financial services or asset management

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks within deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Strong communication skills.

• Willigness to learn to use internal IT tools used for managing administrative processes

• If not already familiar with, willingness to learn about fund administration, fund and company legal structures and governance procedures

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 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:
 

• 30 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days

• A non-contributory pension scheme, up to 10%

• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Private Medical Cover, a complimentary GP service and the support of 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 and achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partner organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support.

DWS’ Hybrid Working model in the UK 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. Employees who wish to sign-up to our Hybrid Working model are required to work in the office two days a week, and given the flexibility to work from home for the remaining three.

Some business groups may need you to spend more time in the office, 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. 

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.

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.