Finance, Assistant Finance Manager, Real Estate, 12 month Fixed Term Contract, Based in Frankfurt (m/f/d)

Overview of the Role

• Financial management of development and investment properties located in Europe

• Provide support to the respective Asset & Fund Managers

• Close interaction with other Nuveen Real Estate offices globally and assisting with all finance related reporting requirements

• Hands on involvement with reporting, cash flow management and process improvement

• Support and close collaboration with third party service providers

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Regular:

• Supporting the Fund Team acquiring new assets and managing the existing real estate portfolio

• Liquidity Management and Performance Measurement of the Funds in cooperation with the service-KVG

• Preparing and reviewing reporting to various internal departments (Performance, Treasury, etc.)

• Maintaining relationship with external advisors and service providers (i.e. managing agents, service-KVGs, lenders, due diligence advisors)

• Supporting in clarifying ad-hoc accounting queries with external property and fund accountants

• Develop close working relationship with Fund Manager(s) and Asset Managers

• Close interaction with other Nuveen offices globally and assisting with all reporting requirements

• Liaising with managing agents and members of the wider Nuveen team to deliver process standardisation and efficiencies

Annually:

• Supporting preparation and reviewing of year-end financial statements/ annual reports

• Contact for property and transaction related audit and fund accountant queries

Quarterly/ bi-annually:

• Preparation and reviewing of investor and bank reporting

• Preparation of financial figures for Investor Meetings

• Preparation of finance sections for quarterly investment reports

Monthly:

• Reviewing the monthly reports prepared by the service-KVG

• Liquidity Management and Performance Measurement (ONI-and IRR-Yields) of the Funds in cooperation with the service-KVG

• Update of Investors overviews (shares, investment value, drawn capital, outstanding commitment)

• Loan covenant monitoring

General:

• Supporting interactions with - treasury, fund management, Service-KVG, auditors, managing agents, banks and other 3rd party service providers

• Liaising with all parts of Nuveen as appropriate to ensure that all financial and operational matters are dealt with and managed

Technical Skills & Qualifications Required

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent like Bilanzbuchhalter IHK or Assistant tax consultant)

• Property and/or Fund experience is desirable

• Good knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook & accounting systems (Yardi experience desirable but not essential)

• Knowledge of local accounting standards

• Good knowledge in Tax law

• English skills

Competencies Required

• Result and deadline driven - Use own initiative to identify any problems and deliver solutions

• Team player - Close liaison with fund management and other areas of the finance and operations team, as well as external advisers

• Communication & presentation - Clarity of presentation of information to internal and external clients/investors as appropriate

• Teamwork/Commercial - Support the other members of the Finance team and Fund teams

• Act in line with Nuveen Real Estate’s Company Values

• Mature and confident, able to deliver against objectives and to manage internal and client relationships

• Good analytical, planning and organizational skills

• Interested in investment law, real estate funds and transactions

FCA registration required: No

ASIC registration: No

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Company Overview

Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.

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At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways-because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

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