Real Estate - Operations/Change Management Specialist

Position Overview

Employer: DWS Group

Title: Real Estate - Operations/Change Management Specialist

Location: Chicago

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.

Overview

This position is in the Illiquid Asset Operations group at RREEF Management, LLC, a real estate investment advisor, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of DWS. The successful candidate will be a valuable addition to the Real Estate Operations team, with a primary focus on subject matter expertise as business support for various business technology applications used across the platform, project management, and data quality.

The position will interact with many RREEF teams including Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Fund Finance, and Transactions, as well as provide guidance to third party partners who utilize our systems including fund administrators and property managers. The successful candidate will build a strong knowledge of operational and project oversight procedures to help support all RREEF advised direct real estate vehicles in the U.S. (approximately $33 billion asset under management).

The position will help ensure system functionality is optimized, respond to custom requests to create and tailor reports and procedures, manage projects and system integrations, and help lead and manage various business operational processes outside of technology.

Role Details

As a Real Estate Operations Specialist, you will:

• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships, consistent communication, and cooperation with multiple groups at RREEF to help drive department and company projects and initiatives.

• Collaborate with external contacts including the Fund Administrator, property managers, and property accountants

• Co-lead the coordination and system oversight of various property-level budget cycles.

• Key point of contact for select system vendors and IT consultants

• Project management on new software implementations and upgrades.

• Manage data quality remediation and improvement initiatives

• Administer select systems including Yardi ABF, Argus Enterprise, and Cherre.

• Complete ad hoc projects and tasks to improve efficiency and processes.

• Understand the transaction tracking and closing documentation coordination along with the bank account set-up process at the property and fund levels.

• Stay educated on trends within the real estate operations and technology industry.

We are looking for:

• Four-year degree required with a concentration in a Business related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in an operations, business analyst, integration consultant, or system oversight position.

• Experience in a real estate, investment management or broader financial services strongly desired.

• Prior experience with Yardi, Argus, and data warehouses preferred.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Motivated and self-started with the ability to problem solve.

• Project management experience preferred.

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 Chicago is $81,000 to $132,000. 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.

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