Equity Portfolio Manager​/Engineer – ETFs​/Index Investing

Job Description

Employer: DWS Group

Title: Equity Portfolio Manager/Engineer – ETFs/Index Investing

Location: London

DWS is a global investment firm that manages a wide range of equity and fixed‑income ETFs and related mandates worldwide.

The Passive Portfolio Management Team at DWS manages X‑trackers across equity and fixed income ETFs and segregated mandates, covering a broad array of benchmark providers and ESG themes. The team has a global presence and works closely with trading desks and product development to deliver efficient, scalable platform solutions.

• Carry out daily management of index equity portfolios via portfolio construction and trade implementation.
• Support efficient management of client flows.
• Manage investment and risk exposures and determine optimal hedging strategies where applicable.
• Determine optimal portfolio strategy to minimize tracking error to index and ensure accurate execution across corporate actions and cash flows.
• Work on projects aimed at creating efficiency, scale, and automation for platform development.
• Collaborate with trading desks to determine optimal execution strategies.
• Contribute to new and existing product development processes.
• Oversee NAV, portfolio composition file reconciliations, and performance attribution analysis.

• Strong financial product knowledge across equities, fixed income or commodities with exposure to index, synthetic, delta‑one or derivative instruments.
• Sound experience in portfolio management, trading, index research, or related fields, with knowledge of portfolio construction, performance & attribution, and ETF servicing.
• Knowledge of index methodologies from key providers (FTSE, S&P, MSCI, etc.).
• Strong quantitative/analytical skills, including Python, VBA, and Excel.
• Understanding of rebalance trading strategies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, Reuters, Fact Set, Aladdin, and optimisation systems such as Barra BPM or Bloomberg Portfolio Management.
• Experience with option strategies and structured products is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree level education or equivalent qualification/relevant work experience.

At DWS we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial planning.

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Non‑contributory pension scheme, up to 10% employer match.
• Physical and mental health wellbeing benefits, including private medical cover, a complimentary GP service, and support from Mental Health First Aiders.
• Family‑friendly benefits such as generous parental leave packages, healthcare plans, and travel insurance.
• Opportunities to support our CSR strategy focused on climate action and social justice, including corporate volunteering and donation matching.

DWS’ hybrid working model in the UK encourages a balance between in‑office collaboration and remote work. Employees are required to work from the office two days a week, with flexibility to work from home for the remaining three days.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities or long‑term health conditions. Please let your recruiter know if you require any assistance or changes to the interview process.