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Title:Fund Finance/ Fund CFO team – Infrastructure Investments, AVP/VPLocation:LondonJob Code: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. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.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.Read more about DWS and who we are here.Team / division overview DWS Alternatives is a diversified set of business activities with approximately EUR 115bn in assets under management in strategies including Private Real Estate, Private Infrastructure, Private Credit, Liquid Real Assets (Real Estate/Infrastructure and Commodity Securities) and Sustainable Investments. The global team invests on behalf of a global client base that includes governments, corporations, institutional investors, and a growing UNHW investor group.The DWS Private Infrastructure business (“DWS Infrastructure”), acquires and manages Debt and Equity investments in businesses that provide essential Infrastructure services in the transport, energy, utilities, digital, circular economy and healthcare sectors. With investment teams located in Europe and the US, the business has a global footprint and is focused on managing infrastructure portfolios that can meet the needs of institutional investors and private clients worldwide. The division has funds under management of approximately €15 billion.DWS Infrastructure manages two strategies targeting private equity investments in European infrastructure companies: the “Pan European Infrastructure Fund (“PEIF”)” series and “Sustainable Growth Infrastructure Fund (“SGIF”)”. PEIF invests in core plus infrastructure in the mid‑cap size bracket and SGIF is a value‑add strategy, providing growth capital to lower mid‑cap infrastructure companies who are seeking to scale their sustainable business models.Your responsibilities As an AVP / VP within the Infrastructure investments team your role will focus on several key areas:Fund performance, investor reporting and investor queries on fund performanceSupport on transaction structuring for acquisitions, add‑ons, disposalsFund operations and Luxembourg platformFund cash flows management and fund facilitySupport on new product developmentIn particular, you will be responsible for:Reviewing quarterly investor reports and Fund metrics for each Fund including detailed review of asset metricsParticipate in the set‑up of acquisition / investment structuresDetermine the most appropriate accounting treatment for new acquisition and share the final workings with the administratorsDevise funding for asset acquisition and add‑ons / follow‑on investmentsMaintain and establish relationships with independent directors, independent valuers and other key relationshipsMaintain co‑investment and carried interest calculations across each FundForecasting cashflows and managing Fund models at each Fund levelExecution of the fund facility for each FundExecution of co‑invest structures including working out the allocation across of funds / repatriation mechanicsWe are looking forMotivated team member with strong attention to detailStrong interpersonal skills with flexibility to work independentlyHighly collaborative and able to work efficiently and effectively in both roleAbility to proactively communicate issuesAbility to translate complex situation into a succinct action pointsAbility to work to tight deadlinesACA with PQE of several yearsExperience in Infrastructure and / or Private EquityUnderstanding of fund’s LPA, tax, legal and regulatory environmentStrong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPointWhat we’ll offer you At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS you’ll have access to a range of benefits including, but not limited, to the below:30 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional daysA non‑contributory pension scheme, up to 10%Physical and Mental Health Well‑Being benefits including (but not limited to) Private Medical Cover, a complimentary GP service and the support of Mental Health First AidersFamily friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set‑ups), to healthcare plans and travel insuranceThe opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change and achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partner organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand supportIf you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long‑term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and our recruitment team will discuss options with youWe promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.#J-18808-Ljbffr