Description
We are seeking an ETF/Index Portfolio Engineer to join our Passive Portfolio Management Team at DWS. As a Portfolio Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out daily management of index equity portfolios via portfolio construction and trade implementation.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out daily management of index equity portfolios via portfolio construction and trade implementation
- Support management of client flows efficiently
- Manage investment and risk exposures, determining optimal hedging strategies where applicable
- Determine optimal portfolio strategy to minimize tracking error to index, ensuring trading accuracy across corporate actions and cash flows
- Work on projects to create efficiency and bring scale/automation to the platform
- Collaborate with trading desks to determine optimal execution strategies
- Contribute to new and existing product development processes
- Oversee Net Asset Value, Portfolio Composition File reconciliations, and performance attribution analysis
Requirements:
- Strong financial product knowledge across Equities, Fixed Income, or Commodities with exposure to Index, Synthetic, Delta-one, or Derivative instruments
- Sound experience in Portfolio Management, Trading, or Index Research, with knowledge of portfolio construction, performance, and attribution, and related ETF servicing
- Knowledge of index methodologies from key providers, including FTSE, S&P, MSCI, etc.
- Strong quantitative/analytical skills, including proficiency in Python, VBA, and Excel
- Understanding of rebalance trading strategies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and capability using Bloomberg, Reuters, Factset, Aladdin, and optimization systems like Barra BPM, Bloomberg Portfolio Management
- Educated to Bachelor's degree level or equivalent qualification/relevant work experience
- Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows, and solve business problems while applying critical judgment
What we offer:
- Access to a range of benefits, including healthcare, company perks, and retirement plans
- Hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility between in-person collaboration and remote work