Associate Director - Investment / Germany (m/w/d)
Description
Together we make potentials productive.
The Investment Consulting division supports pension schemes in all matters related to capital investment. We primarily assist pension fund investors with portfolio construction and implementation of investment decisions.
Are you interested in working in a dynamic, committed, and diverse team and advising pension fund investors on capital investment? Do you have a strong interest in capital markets and want to support investors in portfolio construction? Then you are exactly right with us!
We are looking for an experienced German speaking capital investment consultant to join us either in Germany, the Netherlands, Spain or Ireland as
Associate Director - Investment / Germany (m/w/d)
The role
- Lead in the support of institutional advisory or fiduciary clients
- Strategic advice on portfolio allocation
- Consulting and implementation support, including the implementation of necessary German and foreign investment infrastructure. This also includes structures for alternative investments (hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure, etc.)
- Expansion of customer relationships
- Management of cooperation with third-party providers (asset managers, KVG, custodians, etc.)
- Thought leadership in connection with regulatory developments
- Professional and disciplinary leadership of a team
Qualifications
Requirements
- Several years of professional experience in the field of capital investment
- Excellent German and English language skills
- Experience with the implementation of investments, e.g., equities, real assets, and/or private equity
- Extensive knowledge of investment supervision law and regulations for the capital investment of pension schemes – specifically for Germany
- Excellent overview of current, practical solutions for regulatory challenges
- Profound knowledge in the areas of capital market and portfolio theory
- Solid knowledge in the areas of fund accounting and performance management is desirable
- Knowledge in actuarial valuation and the balance sheet approach of pension obligations (direct commitment, pension funds, pension schemes) is desirable
- Strong analytical skills, professional appearance, and communication strength
- Enjoyment of teamwork
- Good English and routine in dealing with Microsoft Office applications
- High customer and result orientation
- Flexibility and mobility required in the consulting business
In addition to our attractive compensation package, we offer:
- Work-life balance - Mobile working or in the office? Flexible working hours? Or even a sabbatical? Sure, no problem. We decide together in the team when and where we work. Team meetings and joint brainstorming sessions on-site are not neglected. Hybrid working is more than a buzzword for us.
- Monetary benefits - An attractive, performance-based compensation system including company pension scheme and 30 days of vacation plus special leave, continued payment of wages in case of illness, 5 additional employer-funded child sick days
- Internationality - An international consulting firm and the security of a global corporation with renowned clients – from DAX companies to world-famous medium-sized companies
- Collaboration - Learning from each other and making decisions together, collegial, appreciative, and dynamic
- Company events - we celebrate our successes and our community together
Interested?
We look forward to your online application. The application via our career portal takes only about 5 minutes.
WTW is an equal opportunity employer.
WTW (Willis Towers Watson) is one of the world's leading companies in the areas of advisory, broking, and solutions. We help our clients turn risks into growth. WTW is represented in more than 140 countries with 45,000 employees worldwide, including approximately 1,500 in the German-speaking region at 14 locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
