Product Sustainability Analyst

Job Title: Product Sustainability Analyst

Location: Mumbai, 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 Sustainability Regulation and Methodology team is part of Platform Sustainability within the Product Division. The team is responsible for interpreting product-related sustainability requirements from a regulatory perspective, leading their implementation, and embedding them into product methodologies. To this end, the team also acts as a representative and interface to industry associations on sustainability topics in the product landscape. In its responsibility for sustainability-specific methodologies, the team reflects the expectations of our clients, regulatory requirements for sustainability-related products, as well as the latest developments in ESG data and scientific research. In carrying out these tasks, the team works closely with all sustainability experts at DWS, our clients, and colleagues within the Product Division.

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 Platform Sustainability's Regulation and Methodology Team, you will be jointly responsible for

• Translating sustainability frameworks into concrete ESG data points and logic ("ESG filters") for DWS products
• Maintaining close communication and coordination with DWS's ESG Engine team (central hub for ESG data structuring)
• Requesting ESG filters from the ESG Engine team and performing quality checks and controls on requested filters
• Closely collaborating with the Investment Guidelines Management team to ensure the correct implementation of the filters in the investment guidelines
• Supporting development of innovative ESG product methodologies 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
• Proficiency in MS-Office
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex topics clearly, logically, and transparently
• Strong analytical and methodological thinking to understand (regulatory) sustainability-related requirements and the associated implications and risks
• A strong team player with a high level of commitment, a personality characterized by diligence and reliability, and someone who thrives in a dynamic environment with constantly changing tasks

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

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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.