The Portfolio Management Analyst will be involved in the management of DWS’ European real estate debt funds, the management and acquisition of commercial real estate loans in Europe and the US as well as the strategic development of the business.

Role Details

As a Portfolio Management Analyst - Real Estate Debt (m/f/d) you will (be) :

• Fund Management - Support overall management of real estate debt funds (incl. portfolio construction/development of fund strategy, investment selection and corresponding guidance of transactions team, monitor compliance of investments with guidelines etc.).

• Client Advisory & Reporting - Assist Portfolio Managers in preparing fund reports and investor presentations.

• Financial Modelling - Building and running financial models to support decision-making in relation to the management of portfolios as well as the wider development of the business.

• Loan Asset Management - Work on Loan Asset Management in cooperation with Portfolio Managers and Real Estate Debt Transactions Team; help coordinate and monitor external parties (e.g. loan servicers , legal counsel, and other advisors)

• Transaction Support - Support review of real estate finance transactions/investments in Europe & US; Work on underwriting of German real estate financings (together with London based Real Estate Debt Transactions Team; help coordinate real estate analysis with German Equity Transactions Team)

• Investment Analysis - Help prepare internal and external investment recommendations as applicable in cooperation with debt transactions investment teams, thereby:

• support preparation and/or review of financial models of loan investments,

• evaluate real estate markets together with research

• assist in presentation of investor recommendations and investor Q&A

• Compliance & Documentation - Ensure all portfolio activities adhere to internal policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate and timely documentation.

We are looking for

• University degree in Finance/Business/Economics/Real Estate

• First experience within the financial industry with exposure to real estate financing, underwriting and / or valuations preferred.

• Proven ability to create and maintain financial models.

• Entrepreneurial mind set; ability & willingness to quickly get up to speed on new topics

• High level of commitment, assertiveness and self-initiative

• Distinctive analytical and conceptional skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively work in platform with teams across several locations

• Proficiency required in German and English, further European language advantageous

Posting period: 13.08.2025 until further notice

What we’ll offer you:

Without the ambitions of our people, our achievements wouldn’t be possible. And 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 personalised 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.

Some of our core benefits:

• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Statutory Health Insurance (BKK) , sickness benefit allowance and support helplines for employees

• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups) and support in finding childcare options including DWS’s own kindergarten service

• A wide selection of pension plans, P ersonal Budget Accounts to enable sabbatical s or early retirement and capital-forming benefits

• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change & achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partnered organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support.

DWS’ current Hybrid Working model is designed to find the balance between in-person collaboration & engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, whilst still remaining focused on supporting our employees with flexibility. We are committed to support flexible and hybrid working agreements across the globe. Depending on the location or role you are applying for, the split between working in the office and at home will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process.

We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our peop le.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition , then please contact your recruiter and let us know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview or providing assistance when at the DWS office . This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you.