Product Sustainability Analyst – Product Infrastructure & Standards

Job Title: Product Sustainability Analyst – Product Infrastructure & Standards

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

About DWS

DWS, publicly listed asset management division of Deutsche Bank, is one of the world's leading investment management organizations with billions of 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 the team

The Platform Sustainability function is a cross-divisional function, linked to both the investment and product divisions of DWS Group. It coordinates and steers the business implementation of DWS’s Sustainability Strategy as well as the sustainability related regulatory requirements in the product and investment areas. Its focus is on the liquid product range of DWS Group and the product-related sustainability activities for alternative investments. Its activities comprise the development of sustainability-related frameworks as well as their integration into engagement processes, ESG integration processes and product-specific investment policies.

The Product Infrastructure & Standards team is part of Platform Sustainability within the Product Division.

The team is responsible for developing the sustainability-related product infrastructure including data management and contributing to product disclosure processes.

In this responsibility, the team plays a key role in designing efficient processes for a technology-driven future. In addition, the team actively contributes to navigating regulatory developments that are shaping the industry.  To achieve this, it works closely together with colleagues across the Product Division and other relevant sustainability experts at DWS globally.

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 focuses 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 a Product Sustainability Analyst of the Product Sustainability’s Infrastructure & Standards Team, you will be jointly responsible for

• Analyzing and conceptualizing the sustainability-related data and process flow from product development to the monitoring of investment guidelines compliance
• Coordinating and overseeing the implementation of systematic changes in close collaboration with business and infrastructure teams
• Developing a workflow tool for product launches
• Automating existing processes related to fund disclosures
• Supporting development of sustainability-related product infrastructure with exposure to sustainability specialists and close collaboration with sustainability investment experts

Your skills and experience

Essential skills:

• University degree in Commerce/Science or similar
• Working knowledge of any coding language
• Experience in working on ESG related topics
• Good knowledge of project management
• Experience on Automation projects (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for documentation purposes
• Strong analytical and methodological thinking to understand (regulatory) sustainability-related requirements and the associated implications and risks
• Proactive solution-oriented mindset to effectively work hand in hand with different teams

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.