Communications Manager - Public Affairs & Regulatory Strategy (m,w,d)

Position Overview

About DWS:

DWS Group (DWS) with EUR 963bn of assets under management (as of 30 September 2024) aspires to be one of the world's 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 integrated investment 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 liquid and illiquid asset classes as well as 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 global CIO View, giving strategic guidance to our investment approach. 

 DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing. We understand that, both as a corporate as well as a trusted advisor to our clients, we have a crucial role in helping to navigate the transition to a more sustainable future. With approximately 4,700 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are committed to acting on behalf of our clients and investing with their best interests at heart so that they can reach their financial goals, no matter what the future holds. With our entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit, we work every day to deliver outstanding investment results, in both good and challenging times to build the best foundation for our clients’ financial future.

Team:

The Public Affairs & Regulatory Strategy Manager, Capital markets will support the execution of the mission and objectives of the Public Affairs & Regulatory Strategy team within DWS Communications; Brand & CSR with a focus on relevant developments in global capital markets regulation (details as per below).

Your responsibilities:

• Support the conceptualisation and execution of the engagement plan to increase DWS’ visibility as a leading voice of the asset management industry with relevant public sector stakeholders in the given topic area
• First operational responsibility for leading DWS’ lobbying efforts on capital markets-related topics in geographical key business hubs, such as
  • Market infrastructures and market abuse, in Europe with a particular view to the EMIR and MAR/MAD frameworks
  • Fund product development and distribution (both for institutional and retail clients), in Europe with a particular view to the MiFIR/MiFID, UCITS, AIFMD and PRIIPS frameworks
  • Private retirement plans with business potential for DWS, e.g. the existing “Riester” framework in Germany
• Responsible for executing DWS’ engagement with the public sector and its regulators where relevant for capital markets, as part of Public Affairs & Regulatory Strategy’s global outreach plan, supporting consistency and cohesiveness of messaging and narrative setting
• Cooperate closely with the DWS Investment, Product and Client Coverage divisions, thereby managing differing positions to align views and prioritise policy issues.
• Managing engagement and messaging calendars with the public sector as part of overall Communications & Marketing strategy
• Coordinating between and advising DWS’ business divisions on public sector matters in capital markets regulation
• Liaison with regional / local associations that DWS is a member in, with a view of ensuring a global one-voice policy in the topic area, as agreed with the Head of Public Affairs & Regulatory Strategy
• Establish solid network with peer regulatory-policy experts on capital markets in relevant asset-management trade bodies (e.g. BVI, EFAMA, ALFI, TheIA, SIFMA)
• Develop effective processes for updating and communicating key regulatory developments within DWS on topical developments in agreement with the line manager
• Where relevant, coordinate DWS-individual consultation responses in the subject matter area.
• Cooperate with other regional stakeholders within Communications & Marketing to leverage various communications channels where appropriate

Your qualifications and skills:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree
• Some relevant work experience, ideally both with capital market rules and public / regulatory affairs
• Some expertise in financial-market topics, especially from a regulatory and legal perspective
• Ability to translate complicated topics into briefings, communication strategies and actions
• Self-motivated and passionate; demonstrated ability to think creatively, and work strategically and operationally
• Confident in interacting with stakeholders of all levels, including C-suite, developing and maintaining strong relationships
• At least basic network to multipliers across the industry, the public sector and the lobbying scene
• Ability to work in fast-paced, global environments and hierarchically flat organisations
• Strong communication (written and oral) as well as interpersonal skills, enthusiastic team player and able to collaborate effectively with others to get things done.
• Strong knowledge in MS utility products, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability and willingness to travel across Europe (especially Berlin, Brussels, Paris) from time to time

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