Operations Specialist (AVP)

Deutsche Bank • Chicago, IL

13d • $81,000 - $132,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a real estate, investment management or broader financial services strongly desired.
• Prior experience with Yardi, Argus, and data warehouses preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees