Real Estate Acquisitions Associate - West Coast

Employer: DWS Group

Title: West Coast Real Estate Acquisitions Associate (Transactions Associate Real Estate)

Location: Marina Del Rey or Costa Mesa

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.

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Team / Division Overview

The Real Estate division of DWS is a full-service Real Estate manager with approximately EUR 105 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.

Role Details

As a/an Transactions Associate Real Estate, you will (be):

• Support three 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)

• 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

• 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

• Prepare Investment Committee presentations and other critical documents such as Confidentiality Agreements, Letter of Interest, Development Term Sheets and others.

• Lead various data analytics projects used by the Acquisitions team

• 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

We are looking for:

• 2-4 years of relevant real estate experience

• Strong understanding of real estate cash flows, lease structures and real estate valuation

• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

• Argus experience

• 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.

• 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

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 is $91,000 to $146,000. 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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We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.

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