Full-Time
Investment Sustainability Manager Stewardship
DWS Group
1,001-5,000 employees
Global asset manager delivering integrated investments
No salary listed
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Master's
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- A master's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or a similar discipline is required.
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis, modelling, and automation is required, including the ability to apply and leverage artificial intelligence models for process automation.
- At least 3 years of experience in company and sector research across financial and sustainability or environmental, social, and governance dimensions is required, including business model analysis, financial statement analysis, valuation, and assessment of sustainability risks and opportunities.
- Experience supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of operational processes is required.
- Strong analytical and methodological thinking and a solution-oriented, proactive approach are required.
- The role requires the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and consistently meet strict deadlines.
- Actively contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of the DWS stewardship program and related processes.
- Contribute to the design, optimization, and automation of engagement and voting processes, ensuring workflows are scalable, transparent, and aligned with strategic goals.
- Help establish and further develop a structured research and analysis process by leveraging Python, Qlik, artificial intelligence, large language models, Power Automate, and structured and unstructured data for engagement and voting activities.
- Coordinate stewardship-related initiatives and projects across multiple teams to support alignment between stewardship, investment, and research activities.
- Develop, execute, and automate controls for stewardship activities to support compliance with established standards and expectations.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills to support project delivery and stakeholder alignment across teams.
DWS Group is a global asset manager that handles investments for individuals and institutions. It offers a wide range of investment solutions across asset classes, including Active, Passive, and Alternatives, with a strong emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Its products work by combining in-house research, economists and investment professionals into a unified global CIO View to guide strategy, delivering funds and mandates aligned to growth trends. The company differentiates itself through its long track record (over 60 years), large global footprint (about 3,500 employees in offices worldwide), and its integrated approach across Active, Passive, and Alternatives with ESG integration to create targeted investment solutions. DWS aims to shape the future of investing and build the best foundation for its clients’ futures, offering stability and growth in a diverse, globally coordinated team.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Frankfurt, Germany
Founded
1956
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 net flows reached €24.8 billion, DWS's strongest quarterly result since IPO.
- Passive products drew €11.7 billion in Q2 2026, and active equity turned positive.
- APAC hiring and new critical-materials and active ETF launches expand distribution and product depth.
What critics are saying
- Alternatives posted €700 million Q2 2026 outflows after €1.3 billion realisation returns.
- Q2 2026 costs pushed the cost-income ratio to 60.5%, above the 55-57 target.
- Legacy greenwashing fines in 2025 and ESG lawsuits keep DWS brand contamination alive.
What makes DWS Group unique
- DWS spans passive Xtrackers, active funds, and alternatives across Europe, Americas, and Asia.
- Its July 2026 pension mandate validates German public-sector trust in DWS governance.
- Record €1.19 trillion AuM gives DWS scale most regional rivals cannot match.
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Health Insurance
403(b) not applicable
Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance
Accident and Term life Insurance
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Employee Assistance Program
Sabbatical Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Hybrid Work Options
Remote Work Options
Company News
HarbourVest hires DWS executive to expand private wealth coverage across Southern Europe. August 6, 2026 HarbourVest Partners has brought in former DWS executive Guido Lombardi as private wealth lead for France, Belgium, Luxe If you would like to access this article you must become a Premium Subscriber. Premium subscribers receive complete access to its daily breaking news, premium stories, weekly Fundraising & IR Review, Knowledge Bank and LP profiles - all which are accessible via its mobile platform.
DWS Group reached record assets under management of €1.19 trillion in Q2 2026, adding nearly €100 billion during the quarter. Total net flows accelerated to €24.8 billion, led by private wealth, the Americas and Germany. Xtrackers and active investments drove growth, with passive products attracting €11.7 billion and active equity returning to positive flows. Alternatives reported €700 million of outflows, largely reflecting €1.3 billion in capital returned to investors after infrastructure asset realisations. Revenue rose 4% year-over-year to €773 million and net income increased 11% to €237 million. DWS maintained its 2026 targets for 10–15% EPS growth, flat costs and a 55–57% cost-income ratio.
DWS has secured the mandate to manage a new specialist fund for pension reserves of the German states of Hessen and Baden-Württemberg. The fund will handle between €3 billion and €6 billion, investing in euro-denominated corporate bonds that comply with EU climate standards. The index-based Alternative Investment Fund will serve investors including Baden-Württemberg's pension fund, Hessen's retirement savings scheme, and federal reserves. The Bundesbank will acquire fund shares for its portfolios. DWS has appointed Florian Fritsche as head of institutional sales in Germany to strengthen client relationships. The asset manager holds a 3.26% voting stake in Elmos Semiconductor SE. DWS shares have risen 23.41% since the start of the year, trading at €69.85 against a UBS price target of €75.
DWS hires head of alternatives client coverage for Apac. DWS has appointed a former LaSalle IM executive as head of alternatives client coverage for Apac. 6 July 2026 DWS Asset Management has hired JB Park has head of alternatives client coverage for Apac as it seeks to grow its distribution in the region. Based in Singapore, Park will be responsible for delivering DWS's alternative investment solutions to clients in Asia Pacific, leading a team across Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan. Park joins the firm from LaSalle Investment Management where he spent 15 years in senior client-facing investor relations and investment roles, and will be focused on real estate, infrastructure and private credit strategies at DWS. Chuck Fiedler, global head of alternatives coverage at DWS, said: "Asia Pacific remains an important region for our global Alternatives franchise." "JB's extensive experience across investment execution, capital raising and client engagement will support our continued focus to deepen our Alternatives offering and support clients across the region." Vanessa Wang, region head of Asia Pacific, DWS Group and region head of Asia Pacific, client coverage division, added: "We are pleased to welcome JB to DWS at a time when Asia Pacific continues to be an important growth region for our global Alternatives business, with investors increasingly looking for experienced managers that can provide access to resilient real assets and private market opportunities." DWS cited Park's role and leadership in sourcing $1.8bn in new capital from investors in Japan, Australia and Korea at his previous firm. Earlier in his career he was head of alternative investments for Korea at Standard Chartered Bank. Park said: "I am thrilled to join DWS and excited to work with colleagues across Apac and globally to further strengthen our regional client partnerships to deliver long-term investment solutions." "DWS's global Alternatives expertise combined with local market insight is a clear strength for investors." Park holds a Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Hankook University of Foreign Studies in Seoul. MORE ARTICLES ON
DWS has launched DWS Invest Essential Materials Producers, an actively managed equity fund providing access to companies in the critical materials sector. The fund, offering daily liquidity, invests exclusively in listed securities, focusing on mining sector producers and developers involved in extraction, production and processing. At least 70% of assets are invested in global companies from relevant benchmark indices (S&P TSX Energy Transition Materials Index and S&P Global Essential Metals Producers Index) operating across the critical materials value chain. These materials include lithium, copper, nickel, aluminium, cobalt and rare earths, which are essential for modern technologies including energy transition, electrification, data centres, AI and defence. The fund targets medium to long-term investors willing to accept higher volatility, offering thematic diversification amid growing geopolitical focus on supply chain security.