DWS - Senior Capital Raising/Fund Raising Specialist - Private Credit/Asset-Based Finance/Direct Lending (m/f/d)

Job Description:

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Team / division overview

The DWS Alternatives business is a diversified set of business activities with approximately EUR 150bn in assets under management in strategies including Private Real Estate, Private Infrastructure, Alternative 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, as well as a growing UNHW investor group.

Alternatives Coverage is part of the DWS Client Coverage Division and are the Alternatives Specialists responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of client relationships on behalf of the Alternatives platform and will work closely with the Investment teams, Product Division and broader Global Client Coverage Division. 

Role Details

As a Senior Capital Raising/Fund Raising Specialist - Private Credit/Asset-Based Finance/Direct Lending (m/f/d) you will be responsible for:

• Leading the fundraise efforts across Germany for our Private Credit Europe Strategies

• Leading the development of fund marketing plans for Private Credit with a focus on Germany incl. market demand assessment activities, working closely with colleagues across Coverage, Investments and Product divisions

• Leading the execution of the sales strategy and capital raising across Private Credit strategies, taking the lead in identified markets (both with respect to fund marketing, but also SMAs and co-investment syndication)

• Developing strong productive relationships with internal distribution partners

• Working closely with teams such as Product Specialists, Research and Investment Managers to convert sales opportunities into capital flows

• Support Investor Relations activities, including LP Advisory Committee meetings and LP engagement, including Fund AGMs and annual Investor Conferences

We are looking for 

• Proven track record of sales/fund raising, with solid experience of covering institutional clients in either buy or sell-side environments

• Extensive experience across Private Credit covering strategies such as Leveraged Loans, Direct Lending, CLOs and Asset Based Finance strategies

• Strong networking skills and proactive approach to work with colleagues across the business, but equally adept at working autonomously

• 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

• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)

Publication period: 5.3.2026 until further notice

The successful candidate will be hired under the Functional Role Title Senior Coverage Specialist (Private Credit) (m/f/d)

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What we’ll offer you:

Without the ambitions of our people, our achievements wouldn’t be possible. 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 personalised 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.

Some of our core benefits:
 

• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Statutory Health Insurance (BKK), sickness benefit allowance and support helplines for employees

• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups) and support in finding childcare options including DWS’s own kindergarten service

• A wide selection of pension plans, Personal Budget Accounts to enable sabbaticals or early retirement and capital-forming benefits

• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change & achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partnered organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support.

DWS’ current Hybrid Working model is designed to find the balance between in-person collaboration & engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, whilst still remaining focused on supporting our employees with flexibility. We are committed to support flexible and hybrid working agreements across the globe. Depending on the location or role you are applying for, the split between working in the office and at home 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 us 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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We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.