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SalaryJob Title: Infrastructure Investments - Associate
Location: London
Overview:
DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 841 8bn of assets under management (as of 31 March 2023). Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognised by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.
This role will site in the DWS Infrastructure business, which acquires and manages Debt and Equity investments in businesses that provide essential Infrastructure services such as ports, toll roads, airports and utility companies. You will be expected to support the acquisition and asset management activities as the European Equity business grows.
The DWS Alternatives business is a diversified set of business activities including Private Equity, Private Real Estate, Private Infrastructure, Liquid Real Assets (Real Estate/Infrastructure and Commodity Securities), Sustainable Investments and Hedge Funds. The global team invests on behalf of a global client base that includes governments, corporations, individuals and institutional investors.
What we'll offer you
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.
You can expect:
- Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
- 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
- Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
- A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
- The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days' volunteering leave per year
- Managing the appraisal of investment opportunities in the Infrastructure sector across Europe and assisting in managing the assets in the funds' portfolio
- Supporting the due diligence and acquisition process for new investments including liaising with Financial Advisers, Lawyers, Tax Specialists and other experts, both internally and externally
- Building, reviewing and updating financial models
- Providing investment appraisal and valuation analysis
- Monitoring and reporting performance of portfolio assets
- Previous experience in either Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Finance, Private Equity or Management Consultancy with a focus on investments across sectors such as Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Industrials
- Educated to Bachelor's degree level or equivalent qualification/relevant work experience
- Working knowledge of the Infrastructure landscape across mainland Europe
- A second European Language would be beneficial
- Strong Project management skills
- Training and development to help you excel in your career
- Coaching and support from experts in your team
- A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
- A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
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