Employer: DWS Group

Title: Fund Finance Associate – Performance & Reporting

Location: Chicago/NYC

Job Code: #LI-LV2 #LI-02

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Overview

Our Fund Finance & Reporting group is looking to hire a Fund Finance Associate for its performance measurement and client reporting function. The position is within the firm’s Illiquid Asset Operations (IAO) division at RREEF Management, LLC, a real estate investment advisor, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of DWS. The Fund Finance & Reporting group oversees the out-sourced fund administration functions including property and fund accounting, client reporting and performance measurement for all RREEF advised direct real estate vehicles in the U.S. (approximately $30 billion assets under management).

The successful candidate will provide support for the performance measurement and client reporting processes for all US real estate clients. The candidate will gain an understanding of industry specific performance measurement concepts and apply that knowledge in review of both recurring and ad-hoc deliverables. This position interacts with the 3rd party fund administration team as well as has cross-function visibility and the opportunity to work alongside various internal teams including Portfolio Management, CFO, Fund Finance and Client Coverage.

Role Details

As a/an Fund Finance Associate, you will (be):

• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships, consistent communication and cooperation with the IAO and other groups at RREEF to support department and company initiatives

• Review select performance measurement data, including recurring quarterly deliverables (consultant questionnaires, audit confirms, etc.) and ad-hoc requests (RFPs and RFIs.)

• Interact with external contacts including the Fund Administrator, auditors, GIPS verifiers, and other third-party service providers.

• Assist with firm-level initiatives including AUM reporting and GIPS verifications.

• Assist with investor processing activities for commingled funds including data entry, data quality checks and statement preparation.

• Serve as a system administrator for in-house developed performance measurement calculation system.

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

• Stay educated on real estate and accounting industry updates and trainings including new NCREIF PREA Reporting Standards and GIPS Standards.

We are looking for:

• Four-year college degree required with a concentration in finance or related business field

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in financial services industry

• Real estate investment knowledge preferred

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Motivated, self-started with the ability to problem solve

• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment

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 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 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 $90,000 to $130,000. 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!

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