DWS - Research Analyst ESG Integration in Frankfurt am Main bei Deutsche Bank

Position Overview

About DWS

At DWS, we’re capturing the opportunities of tomorrow. You can be part of a leading, client-committed, global Asset Manager, making an impact on individuals, communities, and the world.

Join us on our journey, and you can shape our transformation by working side by side with industry thought-leaders and gaining new and diverse perspectives. You can share ideas and be yourself, whilst driving innovative and sustainable solutions that influence markets and behaviours for the better.

Every day brings the opportunity to discover a new now, and here at DWS, you’ll be supported as you overcome challenges and reach your ambitions. This is your chance to lead an extraordinary career and invest in your future.

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The Team

Our dedicated DWS ESG Integration team is part of the CIO for Responsible Investments with activities integrated into the investment process, designed to go beyond the fiduciary duties. The CIO Office for Responsible Investments is organized across responsibilities: the Responsible Investment Center, our ESG Engine and Solutions team, and our dedicated Corporate Governance Center. The main responsibilities of the ESG Integration Team are:

• Develop, drive and oversee integration of ESG topics in every step of the investment process

• Teach, assess and support global active analysts/ PMs in the integration of ESG topics in their analysis and/or portfolio construction

• Organize and undertake mandatory/ optional ESG trainings for the investment platform globally

• Responsible for DWS ESG Integration Policy and DWS Engagement Policy

• Engagement: Gives support to engagement leads, drive Focus & Strategic engagements and inform Engagement Council on DWS engagement progress

As a Research Analyst ESG Integration (m/f/d) you will be

• Analysis of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and management of ESG risks and opportunities of issuers (companies and sovereigns)

• Creating original content after a deep and thorough research that can be used for driving engagement activities, for supporting engagement leads, and for creating sustainable outcomes of our Focus & Strategic engagements and inform Engagement Council on DWS engagement progress

• Support the investment division in increasing the level and quality of their ESG integration activities, to drive them to adopt best practice ESG standards (e.g. Research, investment decision, etc.)

• Working with multiple global teams in a coordinated approach to brainstorm on difficulties facing the Investment division and preparing solutions (e.g. tailor-made ESG trainings, etc.) for increasing ESG integration according to soft (PRI, UK Stewardship Code, etc.) and hard regulation (SFDR, MIfid II, etc.)

• Working with ESG Integration Team and CIO for Responsible Investment Office to undertake any ESG integration related topic, reporting, etc..(e.g. ESG CIO View, ESG progression reporting tool, trainings, ESG research quality checks, etc.)

We are looking for

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Socio-Economics, Sustainable Development or equivalent

• At least five years of work experience in a role as an ESG analyst with a deep understanding of ESG concepts

• Very good knowledge of Asset Management business

• Proficiency with using various ESG data sources

• Passionate about responsible investing/stewardship and having a positive impact

• Excellent communication skills with extremely high proficiency level in writing publishable content for the global audience

• Strong analytical skills and ability to formulate clearly & present information in a compelling manner

• High level of comfort in dealing with senior management

• Highly motivated, self-sufficient and ability to learn quickly

• Ability to work independently and as part of the team

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

What we’ll offer you:

Without the ambitions of our people, our achievements wouldn’t be possible. And it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you’ll have access