Senior Fund CFO Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Fund CFO Specialist
Division: DWS
R0206794

Overview:

DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 902bn of assets under management (as of 31 March 2022). 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.

DWS's Real Estate business ("DWS Real Estate") has been investing in real estate assets for more than 50 years. As part of the Alternatives platform, the business today has c.400 employees located in 25 locations around the world and ₠69.1 billion in assets under management as of 30 June 2021. It offers a diverse range of strategies and solutions across the risk/return and geographic spectrums, including core and value-added real estate, real estate securities, real estate debt and opportunistic real estate. The real estate investment business employs a disciplined investment approach and aims to deliver superior long-term risk adjusted returns, preservation of capital and diversification to its investors, which include governments, corporations, insurance companies, endowments, and retirement plans worldwide.

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 well-being at its centre. You can expect:

• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme + 2 days' volunteering leave per year
• A flat structure with the ability to learn and develop at a fast pace

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting all operational aspects of the Product Management team and will work closely with the Fund Accounting Managers, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Portfolio Managers;
• Performing a detailed review of quarterly reporting packages;
• Running the annual audit process;
• Reviewing tax returns and filings for all investment jurisdictions;
• Overseeing all governance requirements for Fund, Holdco and SPV entities;
• Preparing the quarterly board packs;
• Liaising with transaction and portfolio management teams to successfully onboard new investments, including fund flows, entity set-up and internal financing;
• Cash flow management and forecasting;
• Capital call and distribution calculations;
• Managing the TA process for a closed ended fund;
• Ensuring smooth operation of all payment processes with adherence to the organisation's Payment Gold Standards;
• Preparing management fee calculations;
• Working with the Head of Treasury, CFO and Portfolio Manager to ensuring hedging facilities are executed and maintained correctly;
• Assisting in UK, US and Global regulatory reporting as well as Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) reporting;
• Addressing internal and external stakeholder queries promptly and efficiently.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Solid Pan-European real estate and/or Luxembourg fund finance and operations experience with exposure to multi-jurisdictional funds and SPVs;
• In depth knowledge of consolidation and NAV calculation for a real estate fund;
• Knowledge and experience of real estate related reporting topics (eg. tenant incentive calculations, latent capital gains, development financing);
• Knowledge of applicable regulation and associated reporting (AIFMD - Annexe IV, Solvency II etc.);
• Experience of preparing materials for Valuation Committees and structure boards;
• Experience and knowledge of fund structuring and concepts;
• INREV experience preferred;
• Educated to degree level;
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA preferred);
• Ability to learn and solve problems independently;
• A strong 'can do' attitude, willingness to take responsibility and desire to continuously improve and develop;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

Diversity, inclusion and mutual respect are essential elements of who we are. These values define the working environment we strive to create - engaging, supportive and welcoming of different views. We believe innovation stems from intellectual curiosity alongside the right mix of skills and talents. Therefore, we embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds. The company promotes equality of opportunity and encourages the development of all employees to their full potential. We are open to agile working arrangements - talk to us about flexibility and other initiatives we offer.

We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and national or ethnic origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We aim to treat all employees in a fair and consistent manner, promote good working relationships to encourage high standards of conduct and performance within a work environment free from harassment, bullying and discrimination.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any concerns about the application process, please contact your recruiter.

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 arrangements and other initiatives we offer.

We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

Click here to find out more about our diversity and inclusion policy and initiatives.