Agency MBS Trader

Employer: DWS Group

Title: Agency MBS Trader

Location: NYC

Job Code: #LI-LV2 #LI-02

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.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Team / Division Overview

The Global Trading Team at DWS is a key part of the investment process and has a primary goal of achieving best execution results for the firm's clients. The team covers a wide range of products (across asset classes) and markets globally.

While there is broad connectivity to all Fixed Income products, the individual will primarily focus on trading Mortgage Backed and Structured Securities for mutual funds, institutional accounts and ETFs.

As an Agency MBS Trader, you will

• Support senior MBS traders & Portfolio Management teams with daily responsibilities including execution, dissemination of market color and trade settlement.

• Achieve best execution in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.

• Communicate flow information, relative value and trade ideas to the investment platform.

• Build and manage relationships with external counterparties.

• Negotiate and execute trades with broker dealers (through low touch and high touch channels).

• Successful relationship and interactions with Operations, Technology, Compliance, Risk and Audit

We are looking for:

• Strong experience with Agency MBS instruments such as GNMA, FNMA, CMO structures, Specified Pools, TBA and derivatives.

• Trading experience from within a buy or sell-side environment.

• Programming skills (Python, Matlab, C++, JAVA) and/or experience with process automation a plus.

• Strong communication skills and assertiveness necessary for both internal dissemination of market color, flow information and trade ideas amongst portfolio managers and day to day negotiations with broker dealers.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Familiarity with trading systems, Bloomberg, Tradeweb and Aladdin a plus.

• Undergraduate degree with a preference towards a Bachelor's degree in a finance-related field.

License(s) required:

• N/A

What 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 which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you're interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there's something for everyone.

The salary range for this position in New York is $99,000 to $173,0000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of renumeration.

At DWS, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That's why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!

DWS' Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. 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.

If 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 your recruitment team will discuss options with you.

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