Marketing Manager - Investment Writer

| | | | --- | --- | | **Job ID:**R0259888 | Listed: 2023-04-05 | | Regular/Temporary: Regular | | Location: New York |

Position Overview

About DWS:

DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 821bn of assets under management (as of 31 December 2022). Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is 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 investment approach strategically.

DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing: with approximately 3,500 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are investors – entrusted to build the best foundation for our clients’ future.

About Xtrackers:

Xtrackers by DWS provides investors with innovation, access and value through its established range of US-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) across equities, fixed income, smart beta, and award-winning ESG1 exposures. Xtrackers ETFs have provided US investors with currency-hedged exposure to international markets for over a decade, as well as efficient access to hard-to-reach markets such as mainland China equities, while the Xtrackers ESG core range targets major asset classes at exceptionally cost-effective fees.

1Fund Intelligence ETF Suite of the Year, 2020

About the Xtrackers Marketing team

The Xtrackers Marketing team is committed to strengthening the perception and reputation of Xtrackers and DWS as one of the world’s premier ETF provider and respectively asset manager.  The team produces impactful, engaging content, harnessing the full spectrum of channels available in support of the Xtrackers business objectives.  Our culture is marked by performance, productivity, collaboration, and the constant pursuit of improvement.

The Xtrackers Marketing team is responsible for developing and leading our marketing strategy and tactics for their respective Xtrackers Product and Sales areas. The team works closely with all other marketing & communications functions to define and constantly update the narrative, messaging, relevant channels and formats for their audience.

Building relationships with the Client Coverage / Sales teams and working closely with the Digital Marketing, Events, Social Media, Content and Product teams, you will be responsible for executing a marketing strategy and plan aligned to the Americas Xtrackers goals.  You will also measure program results and adjust based on outcomes. 

As an Investment Writer you will be member of the Marketing Team Xtrackers in the US.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Creating, leveraging and maintaining ETF related content across a broad array of marketing vehicles to support research and sales efforts for both the institutional and wholesale /retail distribution channels, including web / social media, email and print
• Creating commentaries and “drip content” using input from portfolio/product teams, internal and independent research and other data analytics to facilitate engagement with clients on ETF related topics
• Interviewing key knowledge experts (investment professionals, product experts, legal, marketing, etc) to produce additional new ETF focused content.
• Participating in marketing meetings and being involved in producing marketing content on an ad hoc basis to help communicate the business objectives to external audience
• Create and distribute content to current clients and prospects in the form of e-mail communications, investment idea paper, website copy and more
• Experienced in working collaboratively with Compliance in order to make content materials available for use by key stakeholders in accordance with the latest FINRA and SEC rules and regulations.
• Effectively and professionally manage relationships with internal clients and closed collaborate with Marketing Manager US.

Your Skills & Experience:

• 3-5+ years of Investment writer experience or financial / economic journalist covering the US market
• Deep understanding of the investment management industry, across all asset classes, channels.
• Profound knowledge of the US ETF market and ETF product understanding across all asset classes.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to be flexible in your writing style, and writing experience within the financial services industry. Ability to write compelling product marketing copy.
• Clear communicator able to operate at all levels in the organization and across cultural boundaries
• Work well under pressure with ability to meet tight deadlines. Can easily coordinate and find the nexus between multiple teams (particularly Compliance, Design and Digital) with the ability to quickly prioritize.
• Excellent Attention to detail
• Ability to work and deliver results independently, self-starter

Licenses Required:

• SIE and Series 7 or willingness to obtain one in the first 6 months of employment

What we’ll offer you:
 

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.  You can expect:

• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays
• Health and Life Insurance Plans for you and your family
• Work/Life Balance Programs including Adoption/Surrogacy/Infertility Assistance, Backup Care through Bright Horizons, Phase Back to Work and Support for New Mothers
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Commuter Discounts and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support wide-ranging volunteer programs, + 1 day volunteering leave per year, matched personal donations to non-profit organizations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000

How we’ll support you:

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team

Expectations

It is DWS’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York/Chicago office in accordance with the firm’s hybrid working model. 

DWS provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.

The salary range for this position in New York City is $76,500-$143,000.  Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education and other qualifications.  Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

DWS Values & Diversity

We believe talent is found in all cultures, countries, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs, generations, backgrounds and experiences. We pursue a working environment where everyone can be authentic and feel a sense of belonging. Click here to find out more about our diversity and inclusion efforts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

Click these links to view the following notices: EEO is the Law poster and supplement; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; Employee Polygraph Protection Act and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

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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. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

Click here to find out more about diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. Click these links to view the following notices: "EEO is the Law poster" and supplement ; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; Employee Polygraph Protection Act and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.