Job Description:
The internship will take place within the Product Management office of DWS International GmbH - Paris Branch (DWS Group), a leading Asset Management company with € 1 trillion in assets under management (As of end of December 2024). With over 60 years of experience, DWS offers integrated investment solutions providing a range of traditional and alternative investment capabilities to clients worldwide.
The candidate will increase his/her expertise on the general overview of the main regulatory, technical aspects, sales channels of local asset management industry and existing distribution model in France. Furthermore, the candidate will gain deep knowledge of the wide DWS product range offered in France, with a focus on marketing and maintenance processes of UCITS funds but also local French domiciled funds. The internship involves learning the main logics relating to setting up new products or apply changes to existing products , as well as supporting the production of contractual documents.
In addition, the candidate will understand the logic of the implementation of SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation) and will be involved in the related competitor analysis, with particular focus on ESG and SDG products, from a product a marketing perspective.
Responsibilities:
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Product registration, offer and maintenance of cross border fund distribution
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Close cooperation with local coverage (Paris) but also with headquarter based (Frankfurt) product managers and product specialists for the distribution of cross border funds
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Engage with local paying agents on cross border fund distribution (Germany and Luxembourg based)
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Support on local fund offering through maintenance of fund documentation and answer of client queries
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Assist in business and contractual relationship with local service providers (e.g. custodians, fund administrators, auditors,…)
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Market and competitor analysis with primary focus French domiciled fund offering
Requirements:
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Student in the field of legal, finance or economics
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Very good organization skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
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Ability to work independently as well as to work in a team
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Good relationship and communication skills
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Critical thinking and attentive to detail
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Good MS-Office Skills
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Fluency in French and English; German is an asset
