Senior Originator - Direct Lending

Job Description

Employer:DWS GroupTitle:Senior Originator - Direct LendingLocation:LondonAbout 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. Were 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. Thats why we are Investors for anew 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, well give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and workalongside some of the industrys 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. Team / division overview EMEA Alternative Credit is a key growth pillar of the EUR 115bn DWS Alternatives franchise. The Alternative Credit platform aims to build diversified portfolios across Direct Lending, Leveraged Loans and Structured Credit that deliver attractive risk-adjustedreturns with a focus on capital preservation to a broad spectrum of investors including governments, corporations, insurance companies and private clients. Role DetailsAs the Senior Originator (Direct Lending) you will be responsible for:

• Lead on sourcing and overall management of Direct Lending transactions for the EMEA Alternative Credit platform
• Working directly with credit underwriting teams to evaluate and structure potential investment opportunities
• Tracking and managing solutions to deal structures and terms, while leading the investment evaluation process covering due diligence and credit approval documentations for Investment Committee submissions
• Work with corporate functions such as legal and compliance to identify areas to streamline deal processes to deliver efficient execution from an and investment and risk perspective
• Leading on negotiation through the complete investment life-cycle, while partnering with legal to ensure appropriate structuring/documentation
• Overseeing the monitoring of portfolio assets which contributes to the quarterly fund valuation process and reporting to investors
• Working in partnership with Product and Coverage divisions to support the creation and development of fund marketing materials and contributing to key fundraising strategies
• Driving LP relations and monitoring and advising portfolio companies

We are looking for

• Extensive experience of originating and underwriting Corporate Alternative Credit transactions with a specific focus on Direct Lending
• Strong technical analysis skills, with experience of conducting detailed due diligence and financial modelling of Corporate Credit investment opportunities
• Solid experience of Investment Committees and the associated preparation of materials to support their processes
• Proven experience across private markets, with expert knowledge of LP relations and management of portfolio companies
• Experience of managing relationships with a complex client base, to help retention of existing and growth of new clients
• Experience of effectively managing risk controls within an investments environment, with sound experience around the fiduciary duty of care and diligence
• Educated to degree level in a Finance related discipline from an accredited college or university (or equivalent) or an acceptable level of industry experience

What well offer you:At DWS were serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand its important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, youll have access to a range of benefitswhich you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether youre interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, theres something for everyone. Some of our core benefits:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• A non-contributory pension scheme, up to 10%
• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Private Medical Cover, a complimentary GP service and the support of Mental Health First Aiders
• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance
• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change and achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partner organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communitiesby providing on hand support.

DWS Hybrid Working model in the UK 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. Employees who wish to sign-up to our Hybrid Working model arerequired to work in the office two days a week, and given the flexibility to work from home for the remaining three. Some business groups may need you to spend more time in the office, 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 areworking 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 ofadjustments 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. Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspe