Job Description: Employer: DWS Group Title: Fund CFO Specialist – Assistant Vice President 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 invest in your future.
Team / division overview
The successful candidate will support the finance and operational oversight of strategic multi-asset alternative investment solutions, including new fund launches and ongoing fund controllership for complex products with cross-border stakeholders. The role will have a particular focus on ensuring robust governance, service-provider oversight, financial reporting, investor reporting, liquidity management and control execution across the DWS Alternatives platform.
Work includes:
- Ensuring compliance with financial transaction recording standards
- Controlling/reconciling accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.)
- Accounting reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences (compliance reporting) including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, budget reporting, etc.)
- Liaising with internal and external service providers in respect to matters of fund administration (e.g. subscriptions, redemptions, distributions, payments, and fund expenses)
- Providing accounting specific support and analysis, and where appropriate tax advice ay also include cost accounting/budgeting (allocation of direct/indirect costs, variance analysis, budget preparation, etc.)
Role Details
As a Fund CFO Specialist – Assistant Vice President you will (be): Support the financial and operational oversight of alternative investment funds across multiple asset classes and jurisdictions. Act as a key liaison between investment teams, fund administrators, auditors, tax advisers, depositaries and other external service providers. Own the delivery and oversight of fund accounting, financial reporting, investor reporting and regulatory reporting obligations for assigned products. Review and challenge key fund deliverables, including NAV calculations, management and performance fee calculations, investor allocations, valuations and other deliverables prepared by external service providers. Coordinate annual audits, tax reporting and regulatory submissions, ensuring timely completion and resolution of matters arising. Monitor and oversee fund liquidity, investor capital activity and treasury operations to support effective fund operations. Ensure compliance with fund documentation, investor requirements, internal policies and applicable regulatory obligations. Support fund launches, restructurings, investment onboarding, in-specie asset transfers and other strategic product initiatives. Drive process enhancements, control improvements and operating model initiatives across finance and operations activities. Provide guidance and oversight to team members and delegated service providers to ensure delivery of accurate and timely outputs.
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.
- 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.
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.
For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities. Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management (DWS) division. Together we can make a great impact for our clients at home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security.
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