Fund Accounting &/or Reporting Senior Analyst

Deutsche Bank; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm seeks a Fund CFO Specialist to support real estate operations. You will handle audits, manage fund reporting, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have strong finance backgrounds, are fully qualified accountants, and possess knowledge of fund structures and reporting topics.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Solid Pan-European real estate and/or Luxembourg fund finance experience.
• Knowledge of fund structuring and applicable regulations (AIFMD, Solvency II).

Responsibilities

• Support operational aspects of the Illiquid Asset Operations team.
• Manage annual audit process and cash flow forecasting.
• Assist in regulatory reporting, including FATCA and CRS.

Skills

Real estate finance

NAV calculation

Relationship Management

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree level education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Job Description:

Employer: DWS Group

Title: Fund CFO Specialist – Alternatives/Real Estate

Location: Luxembourg

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

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.

Your responsibilities:

As our Fund CFO Specialist, you will:

• Support all operational aspects of the Illiquid Asset Operations team and work closely with Senior Fund CFO Specialists, the RE CFO, the Head of Luxembourg, and Portfolio Managers.
• Perform detailed reviews of quarterly reporting packages.
• Manage the annual audit process.
• Review tax returns and filings for all investment jurisdictions.
• Oversee governance requirements for Fund, Holdco, and SPV entities.
• Prepare quarterly board packs.
• Liaise with transaction and portfolio management teams to onboard new investments, including fund flows, entity setup, and internal financing.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting.
• Calculate capital calls and distributions.
• Ensure smooth operation of all payment processes according to Payment Gold Standards.
• Prepare management fee calculations.
• Work with the Head of Treasury, RE CFO, and Portfolio Manager to execute and maintain hedging facilities correctly.
• Assist in UK, US, and global regulatory reporting, including FATCA and CRS reporting.
• Address stakeholder queries promptly and efficiently.

We are looking for:

• 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 real estate funds.
• Knowledge of real estate reporting topics (e.g., tenant incentives, latent capital gains, development financing).
• Understanding of applicable regulation and reporting (AIFMD – Annexe IV, Solvency II, etc.).
• Experience preparing materials for Valuation Committees and structure boards.
• Knowledge of fund structuring and concepts.
• INREV experience preferred.
• Degree level education.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA preferred).
• Ability to learn and solve problems independently.
• Strong proactive attitude, responsibility, and desire to develop.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS, we’re committed to diversity, equity, and an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves. We offer a range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, including healthcare, perks, and retirement plans.

Our Hybrid Working model balances in-office and remote work, tailored per business group. We are open to discussing adjustments for applicants with disabilities or health conditions—please contact your recruiter for support options.