Underwriting Lead for Alternative Credit Direct Lending/Leveraged Loans/Structured Credit

Job Description

Employer: DWS Group Title: Underwriting Lead for Alternative Credit Location: London About DWS:DWS Group (DWS) is one of the worlds leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integratedinvestment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines. We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management - as well as our deep environmental,social and governance focus - complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground-knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent globalCIO View, which guides our investment approach strategically. DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing: with approximately 3,900 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are investors - entrusted to build the best foundation for our clients future. OverviewAs an Underwriting Lead for Alternative Credit you will be responsible for delivering against the Alternative Credit EMEA strategy incorporating Direct Lending origination, corporate credit underwriting, and necessary CLO management. Your Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting senior management with the growth of the EMEA Private Credit Investment platform
• Playing a leading role in the coverage of the alternative corporate credit sector which includes due diligence and financial analysis of investment opportunities, management of portfolios and preparing investment committee materials
• 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 and GP relations and monitoring and advising portfolio companies
• Ensuring the delivery of agreed financial targets against the EMEA Private Credit strategy
• Support the development of the Investment team and realtive high-performance culture, while ensuring that all activity is conducted in line with regulatory and firm requirements, policies and procedures
• Working with partners across Corporate Functions to ensure the business meets demands of clients across multiple channels

Your Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience of originating and underwriting Corporate Private Credit transactions across a variety of debt instruments and complex holding structures
• Strong technical analysis skills, with experience of conducting detailed due diligence and financial modelling of corporate credit investment opportunities across multiple sectors
• 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 and GP 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 perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teamsto drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer. We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance.