Head of Fundraising for Alternative Credit Investments

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom 9087 DWS Investments UK Limited Full time
About 9087 DWS Investments UK Limited

DWS Investments UK Limited is a leading global investment management company that provides innovative investment solutions to clients worldwide.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Lead to join our Alternative Credit team as the Head of Fundraising for Alternative Credit Investments. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the fundraise efforts globally for our Alternative Credit Europe Strategies, developing fund marketing plans, and executing sales strategies to drive capital raising across Alternative Credit strategies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the fundraise efforts globally for our Alternative Credit Europe Strategies
  • Develop and implement fund marketing plans for overall Alternative Credit, with a focus on EMEA (excluding Germany), including market demand assessment activities
  • Execute sales strategies and capital raising across Alternative Credit strategies, particularly in the EMEA (excluding Germany) region
  • Develop strong productive relationships with internal distribution partners
  • Owning strategic direct client outreach in markets where DWS generalist sales team requires additional specialist support
  • Work closely with teams such as Product Specialists, Research and Investment Managers to convert sales opportunities into AUM flows
  • Manage Investor Relations activities, including LP Advisory Committee meetings and LP engagement
Requirements
  • Proven track record of sales/fund raising, with solid experience of covering institutional clients in either buy or sell-side environments
  • Extensive experience across Alternative Credit covering strategies such as Leveraged Loans, Direct Lending, CLOs, Infrastructure Debt, and Real Estate Debt
  • Strong networking skills and proactive approach to working with colleagues across the business
  • Highly structured approach with project management skills
  • Ability to connect and build strong relationships with others, highly developed verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Highest ethical standards, integrity, and discipline
What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits, including 30 days' holiday + bank holidays, a non-contributory pension scheme, physical and mental health well-being benefits, and family-friendly benefits. We also offer the opportunity to support our CSR strategy, which is focused on combatting climate change and achieving greater social justice.

Working Arrangements

We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We offer a hybrid working model, which allows employees to work from home and in the office. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.



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