Asset Manager, Real Estate, France & Belgium [Fixe

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Job Specifications

Employer: DWS Group

Title: Asset Manager, Real Estate, France & Belgium [Fixed Term Contract - 18 Months]

Location: Paris

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.

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.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

Team / division overview

The Real Estate division of DWS is a full service real estate manager with EUR75.0 billion in assets under management globally and EUR21.0 billion in Europe (including circa EUR1.8 billion under management (AUM) in France and Belgium). DWS Real Estate acquires and manages investments in individual assets or real estate portfolios on behalf of funds and separate accounts.

Your responsibilities:

The France team manages a wide range of accounts and strategies on behalf of a global client base of international investors. You'll take responsibility for overseeing the asset management of a portfolio of France and/or Belgium properties.

As our Asset Manager, you will:

Preparing and agreeing with clients, annual asset business plans including capital and operational expenditure budgets
Regularly reviewing the portfolio to identify and execute real estate asset management initiatives to create and / or protect value
Advising clients and providing recommendations in accordance with client mandates including hold sell performance analysis
Writing and co-ordinating quarterly asset management reports to clients and regular reporting
Selecting, tendering and managing the appointment of external specialist advisors to provide professional services e.g. rent reviews, lease renewals, capital allowances, building surveying, planning and legal advice
Managing external Property Managers to ensure collection of rental income and compliance by tenants with lease covenants and on the technical management of the assets
Performing regular property inspections for all assets and ensuring compliance by the landlord with all applicable and relevant statutory legislation, travelling to meeting clients (extenal and internal)
Working closely with Fund Management to implement agreed asset business plan strategies and to provide information required for effective portfolio management
Liaising with transaction teams to support underwriting of new acquisitions and ensuring existing assets are ready for sale in accordance with asset business plans and work with Transactions teams on the sale processes
Supporting and promoting the DWS real estate business' Environmental & Social Governance objectives and encouraging best practice engagement by Occupiers and Advisors
Establishing a good working relationship with tenants of the assets, acting as a link between the occupiers of the assets and the owners of the assets

We are looking for:

8 years and plus of experience in Asset Management skills
Fluency written and oral in english
A broad and diverse experience in France commercial real estate with a strong network of advisory contacts
Previous experience and knowledge of all aspects of French law in real estate business
Previous experience of financial reporting, valuations and auditing of investments including the ability to interpret financial statements and management accounting - in Real Estate Business
A team player, self-motivated with commercial business acumen
Effective in managing multi-disciplinary external teams
Has excellent client / customer relationship and negotiating skills
Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands
Strong computer skills and capability with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and property specific valuation software such as Argus
Experience in heavy refurbishment projects and value added Investments

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

About the Company

DWS Group (DWS), with EUR 1,010bn of total assets under management (as of 30 June 2025), is a leading European asset manager with global reach. With approximately 4,800 employees in offices around the world, DWS offers individuals, institutions and large corporations access to comprehensive investment solutions and bespoke portfolios across the full spectrum of investment disciplines. Its diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternative asset management enables DWS to deliver targeted solutions for clients across all maj... Know more