Job Description:
Employer:
DWS Group
Title:
Real Estate Asset Management Analyst
Location:
London
R0340453
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.
Read more about DWS and who we are here.
Team / division overview
You'll be working for the global property arm of DWS with Real Estate assets of approximately €60 billion AUM worldwide, including €7.9 billion AUM in the UK and Ireland. The UK team manages a wide range of accounts and strategies on behalf of a global client base of international investors, with the Asset Management team responsible for overseeing a portfolio of UK and Irish properties.
There is the opportunity to join the UK Asset Management Team as an analyst. You will be responsible for discrete projects across the portfolio, across the range of property sectors.
What we'll offer you:
At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand 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:
- 30 days' holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
- A non-contributory pension scheme, up to 10%
- Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Private Medical Cover, a complimentary GP service and the support of Mental Health First Aiders
- Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance
- The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change and achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partner organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support.
DWS' Hybrid Working model in the UK 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. Employees who wish to sign-up to our Hybrid Working model are required to work in the office two days a week, and given the flexibility to work from home for the remaining three.
Some business groups may need you to spend more time in the office, 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.
We are looking for:
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, including cash flow modelling and able to interpret financial statements and management accounting.
- Experience of UK commercial and/or living sector real estate.
- Strong computer skills and capabilities.
- Strong written presentation skills
- A collaborative team player.
- Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines.
- Able to be an effective external ambassador for the team and for DWS.
Your skills and experience:
- Modelling and underwriting asset business plans to inform strategy (including refurbishment/redevelopment appraisals; hold/sell analysis; tenant covenant analysis; and performing ad-hoc analysis for specific asset and portfolio initiatives), preparing conclusions and recommendations to be presented to Portfolio Managers and the European Investment Committee.
- Supporting the asset management and business plan execution of the UK & Ireland real estate portfolio including taking responsibility for executing specific asset management initiatives (such as leasing, lease regears, rent reviews), under the supervision of the team's Asset Managers.
- Assisting with client reporting responsibilities (quarterly and annual), including UK & Ireland KPIs, portfolio performance analysis, and specific asset reporting.
- Supporting projects to improve the ESG performance of the portfolio according to the DWS ESG Action Plan.
- Supporting wider team initiatives where required, including individual transactions (acquisitions and dispositions), (eg COVID-19 analysis) and capital raising projects (new funds/separate mandates).
In each case, you will be trained on the relevant systems and processes used by the UK Asset Management Team.
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity
Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangeme