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**Senior Relationship Manager - Core Institutional - Chicago, USA** - Drive business growth and relationship management for DWS' Core Institutional team in Chicago. - Key responsibilities include acquiring new institutional clients, enhancing existing relationships, and growing revenue. - Required: 7+ years in institutional sales/coverages; excellent communication & organizational skills; flexible travel; Series 7 & 63 licenses. - Ideal candidate: familiar with pension funds, endowments, foundations; strong industry knowledge; comfortable in collaborative teams. - DWS offers competitive salary ($146K - $255K), diverse benefits, and a hybrid work model.
- Compensation
- $146,000 – $255,000 USD
- City
- Chicago
- Country
- United States
Currency: $ (USD)
Full Job Description
Senior Relationship Manager - Core Institutional
| Job ID:R0430571 | Full/Part-Time: Full-time |
| Regular/Temporary: Regular | Listed: 2026-04-27 |
| Location: Chicago | |
Position Overview
Employer: DWS Group
Title: Senior Relationship Manager - Core Institutional
Location: Chicago
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.
Were 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. Thats 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, well give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industrys 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.
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Team / Division Overview
DWS is seeking a senior Institutional Salesperson Coverage professional in the Coverage Core Institutional team. You will be part of a global team within the Coverage (over 800 employees) deep U.S. institutional coverage team that includes relationship managers, investment specialists and client service and support groups.
The position will be primarily responsible for acquiring new institutional clients as well as additional revenues from existing client base.
We are seeking candidates intensely focused on asset owners and the consultants who advise them, who are self-motivated and have a strong history in, and knowledge of the institutional marketplace, particularly pensions, endowments and foundations.
Most importantly, candidates should have a proven track record of developing business and maintaining relationships with the institutional client base in central US. The candidate should have a proven track record of closing business and maintaining relationships with the targeted or similar institutional client base. He/she should be team-oriented, have strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. He/she should have current knowledge of investment products, investor demands and industry regulations. As important, the candidate must be comfortable with operating in a highly collaborative team environment.
Role Details
As a/an Senior Relationship Manager - Core Institutional in Midwest Region, you will (be):
At least 7 years experience in the client coverage portion of the asset management industry such as a large asset manager, consultant and/or intermediary.
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written; credibility and gravitas to operate with senior level with the organization as well as a broad range of external clients.
Driven professional, self-motivated, ability to operate independently; strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time efficiently and effectively
Flexible approach to travel is mandatory
We are looking for:
Minimum Bachelors Degree or equivalent
Experience within the financial sector
Relationships with institutional asset owners and their consultants/advisors
Asset management industry experience
Good academic credentials; CFA and MBA a plus.
License(s) required:
Candidate should hold a series 7 and 63;
What well offer you:
At DWS were serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand its important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, youll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether youre interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, theres something for everyone.
The salary range for this position in Chicago is $146,000 to $255,000 . Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidates 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. Thats 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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