Title: Real Estate Analyst - Finance/Portfolio Performance Reporting

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Code: #LI-SL2 #LI-01

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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.

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Role Details

The Real Estate CFO Analyst supports the Portfolio Managers in monitoring portfolio performance, conducting statistical and performance analyses and producing investor reports. Applying excellent financial, mathematical, and statistical skills they work with complex databases and quantitative tools to assess, reconcile, and attribute portfolio performance. The CFO Analyst ensures Portfolio performance is transparent to key stakeholders and monitors adherence to the appropriate governance guidelines, including any regulatory/legal restrictions that may impact the portfolio. CFO Analysts may also participate in company due-diligence, research meetings and client meetings, communicating portfolio information to clients and client requirements to Portfolio Managers.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of the following reports/client materials - Flash Report, Board Book, Investor Teleconference, Client Update/Pitchbook, and Quarterly Investor Report

• Assist in the preparation of the quarterly fund cash model

• Assist in the completion of client and consultant information requests

• Support in client-side letter compliance review

• Administer debt covenant compliance materials

• Update and maintenance of several support files

We are looking for

• BA or BS degree required

• Analytical and problem-solving skills within a Real Estate environment

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize, having the ability to meet deadlines and a strong attention to detail

• Strong ability in Microsoft Excel

• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as a team member

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:

• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan

• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays

• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Health & Life Insurance Plans and the support of trained 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 & 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’ 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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