Real Estate Transactions Analyst

About DWS:

DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 880bn of assets under management (as of 30 September 2021). Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.

We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground-knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, which guides our investment approach strategically.

DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing: with approximately 3,500 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are investors – entrusted to build the best foundation for our clients’ future.

About DWS’s Real Estate Division

The Real Estate division of DWS is a full-service Real Estate manager with approximately EUR 51 billion AUM globally. DWS Real Estate acquires and manages investments in individual assets or Real Estate portfolios on behalf of funds and separate accounts.

The US Real Estate franchise is responsible for the origination, acquisition, financings, asset management and disposition of Real Estate assets across the US, which are to be acquired by a wide range of funds and clients of the DWS platform. The West Coast team works on diverse tasks across various Real Estate asset classes such as office, industrial, retail, and residential schemes.

You would be responsible for supporting two senior members of the team on sourcing, underwriting and closing commercial real estate investments across the east coast.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Support two Transaction Officers on sourcing, underwriting and closing commercial real estate investments across the East Coast. The team leads the firm’s sourcing efforts across all property types (Multifamily/Student Housing, Office, Industrial, Retail & Other Strategies) and all risk profiles (Core, Core+, Value Add & Development)
• Create and maintain market contacts and relationships across the real estate industry to help source new acquisition opportunities with brokers, owners, consultants, partners and developers
• Coordinate all aspects of transaction execution and deal closing process, engaging with all key business lines at the firm including Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Risk Management, Research & Strategy and Client Relations, as well as a team of external consultants and service providers
• Lead various data analytics projects used by the Acquisitions team
• Prepare Investment Committee presentations and other critical documents such as Confidentiality Agreements, Letter of Interest, Development Term Sheets and others.
• Provide underwriting support for the Transaction officers by reviewing real estate financial statements, rent rolls, and other reports and preparing valuation models using Microsoft Excel and Argus to identify new transaction opportunities

Your Skills & Experience:

• 1-3 years of relevant real estate experience
• The candidate must be a self starter, well organized, detail oriented and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelors degree. Graduate degrees or Real Estate related Graduate level coursework a plus
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• The candidate should feel comfortable working in a team environment, have an excellent work ethic, be a good multi tasker, and be capable of clearly articulating himself/herself to the division’s Investment Committee.
• Strong understanding of real estate cash flows, lease structures and real estate valuation
• Argus experience is a plus

What we’ll offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center. You can expect:

• Health and Life Insurance Plans for you and your family
• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan
• The opportunity to support wide-ranging volunteer programs, + 1 day volunteering leave per year, matched personal donations to non-profit organizations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Commuter Discounts and Gym benefits
• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays
• Work/Life Balance Programs including Adoption/Surrogacy/Infertility Assistance, Backup Care through Bright Horizons, Phase Back to Work and Support for New Mothers

How we’ll support you:

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities

Expectations

It is DWS’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York City office in accordance with the firm’s hybrid working model.

DWS provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.

The salary range for this position in New York City is $77,000-$118,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

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