Job Description:
Employer: DWS Group
Title: Vice President, ETF & Investment Solutions Specialist
Location: Zurich
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.
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.
Team / division overview
We are seeking a motivated ETF professional to join the Swiss Xtrackers team. The successful candidate will combine strong ETF expertise with a genuine interest in broader investment solutions, including active strategies and alternatives.
The role is suited to an individual who enjoys technical investment discussions with sophisticated investors and is keen to develop business in a client-facing commercial role.
Working alongside the Swiss Private Wealth Sales team, the candidate will be responsible for client engagement, investment discussions and business development across private banks, wealth managers, family offices, and independent asset managers.
Your responsibilities:
As our Vice President, ETF & Investment Solutions Specialist, you will:
ETF & Investment Expertise:
Act as an ETF specialist across equities, fixed income, commodities, and thematic strategies.
Provide expertise in:
ETFs and ETPs
Index investing and methodologies
Portfolio construction and asset allocation
Capital markets, trading, liquidity, and execution
UCITS structures and regulations
Support client discussions on portfolio implementation and investment solutions.
Contribute to conversations spanning passive, active, and alternative investments.
Monitor market developments and identify relevant investment opportunities.
Client & Commercial Development:
Engage with prospects and clients, including cold calling
Organise client meetings in cooperation with the rest of the private wealth team
Deliver investment presentations and educational workshops.
Contribute to strategic account planning and business development initiatives.
Build relationships with investment professionals across Switzerland.
Internal Collaboration:
Work closely with Private Wealth Sales colleagues, Product, Capital Markets, CIO Office, and Marketing teams.
Support product launches and strategic initiatives.
Translate technical investment concepts into practical client solutions.
We are looking for:
Experience:
4-7 years of experience in ETFs, asset management, investment consulting, portfolio advisory, capital markets, or investment specialist roles.
Experience working with professional investors preferred.
Strong ETF knowledge required, although candidates do not need to come exclusively from an ETF background.
Strong understanding of:
ETFs and index investing
Asset allocation and portfolio construction
Financial markets and investment products
Capital markets and trading concepts
Demonstrated interest in:
Active asset management
Alternatives and private markets
Client relationship management
Business development
Languages:
Fluent English
German required
French is a strong advantage
Ideal Candidate Backgrounds:
ETF Product Specialist
ETF Capital Markets…