Strategic Account Manager, Key Accounts – US Wealth Channels

Employer:           DWS Group

Title:                    Strategic Account Manager, Key Accounts – US Wealth Channels

Location:             New York, NY or Chicago, IL

Job Code:              #LI-LV2 #LI-03

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 achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

About Strategic Accounts team (group within DWS)

The Strategic Accounts team role is responsible for the advancement, promotion, and growth of DWS’ active, passive, and alternatives strategies with client discretionary and non-discretionary platforms across the US  wealth channels.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Represent DWS and all of our services and capabilities to the home office personnel of our valued partner clients and prospects. 

• Build strategic business plans with those select firms to aid distribution efforts. 

• Understand priorities and views of client research, strategy, asset allocation and CIO teams

• Cultivate strategic partnerships across all aspects of the relationship

• Dynamic engagement with clients to inform product and platform development

• Partner closely with IPR, DWS Divisional Directors, Wealth Consultants, Internal Consultants, Specialist coverage to maximize holistic effectiveness at client accounts and drive market share and visibility.

• Service, maintain and grow existing assets and brand within partner firms.

• Secure, interpret and distribute advisor data to help inform areas of focus. 

Your Skills & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree Required. 

• Series 7/63 licenses required.

• CRM Experience, preferable Salesforce.

• Five plus years of Account Management/Distribution experience preferred.

• Major BD & IBD account management experience is required, Morgan and Merrill are necessary. 

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Enthusiastic partner and consummate team player.

• Resourceful problem solver; tireless self-starter

• Extensive travel required

How we’ll support you:

• Training and development to help you excel in your career

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities

• Coaching and support from experts in your team

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and 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 personalized 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.

The salary range for this position is $125,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. This position is eligible for incentive compensation [in the form of commission payments]. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of renumeration.

At DWS, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authenti­cally and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!

DWS’ Hybrid Working model 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. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, 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. 

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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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.