Portfolio Manager - Equity Research (Commodities/Agriculture/Paper & Packaging)

$142,000 - $240,000/Yr

Deutsche Bank - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Portfolio Manager - Equity Research role at DWS Group focuses on managing investments in commodities and natural resources equities. The position involves directing allocations, making selections, and overseeing investment strategies while ensuring compliance with governance guidelines and regulatory restrictions. The role requires collaboration with the Lead PM to execute trades and develop new strategies for commodity-related mandates.

Responsibilities

• Construct portfolios of commodities and natural resources equities.
• Perform attribution and develop new strategies for commodity-related mandates.
• Perform fundamental analysis and develop company models for natural resources companies.
• Develop and execute commodities trade ideas via commodity-related derivatives, including index swaps, futures, and options for commodity futures.
• Clearly communicate investment thesis for commodities and equities to internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
• Enhance, adapt, and execute personal and team processes to maintain performance edge as markets evolve.
• Conduct company due diligence, build company financial and factor models, conduct research meetings, and participate in client meetings as required in support of asset management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Roughly 2-5 years' experience in portfolio management, trading or research in equities, fixed income, currency, or commodity markets.
• Experience in either buy-side or sell-side equity/high-yield research in natural resources highly preferred.
• Advanced degrees such as MBA or related masters degrees, CFA progression or competition in CFA would be desirable but not necessary.
• Familiarity with and ability to apply statistical and other quantitative data analysis methodologies is desirable.
• Strong command of fundamental and economic analysis.
• Well-versed in risk-management methodology and practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in agriculture, paper & forestry sectors is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays
• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including Health & Life Insurance Plans
• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages
• Opportunity to support CSR strategy focused on combatting climate change & achieving greater social justice
• Hybrid Working model for balance between in-person collaboration and remote work