Australia Head of Real Estate Transactions/Acquisitions

Full job description
Australia Head of Real Estate Transactions/Acquisitions
Job ID: R0396920
Full/Part-Time: Full-time

Regular/Temporary: Regular
Listed: 2025-07-10

Location: Sydney

Position Overview
Employer: DWS Group

Title: Australia Head of Real Estate Transactions/Acquisitions

Corporate Title: Director

Location: Sydney

Job Code: #LI-ZL1 #LI-04

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. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.

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 approximately EUR 61 billion AUM globally. DWS Real Estate acquires and manages investments in individual assets or Real Estate portfolios on behalf of funds and separate accounts.

The direct Real Estate team in Australia is responsible for the origination, acquisition, asset management and disposition of Real Estate assets in Australia, which are to be acquired by a wide range of funds and clients of the DWS platform. The Sydney-based team works on diverse tasks across various Real Estate asset classes such as office, shopping centres, logistics, hotels and residential schemes.

Role Details

As an Australia Head of Real Estate Transactions/Acquisitions , you will be responsible for:

Team management responsibility for direct Real Estate transactions and asset management in Australia
Leading on the full transaction life-cycle that includes, sourcing acquisitions, underwriting and evaluating the acquisition, negotiating the agreement, coordinating the due diligence process and responsibility for closing
Executing all capital market activity as it relates to financing of the assets in accordance with terms required by Portfolio Managers
Executing on property dispositions, in line with guidance from the Portfolio Manager of each investment account
Driving the strategy and execution of Australian investment opportunities from a market perspective, supporting team members in conducting financial underwriting and commercial appraisal, structuring the investments, transaction negotiations and presenting to internal clients, funds and investment committees
Oversee the investment during the asset holding period by sitting as a director of the investment vehicles.
This role may require representing the division by sitting in the legal entity board and APAC Real Estate Investment Committee.
We are looking for

Extensive experience in the Real Estate sector, preferably from institutional Asset Management, Investment Banking, Private Equity or Real Estate development
Demonstrable track record of sourcing and closing Australian Real Estate transactions across Commercial (logistics, office, industrial, retail) and/or Residential assets
Experience in structuring Real Estate transactions on behalf of foreign capital for non-discretionary and discretionary investment accounts would be beneficial
Sound experience across both direct Real Estate transactions/acquisitions and asset management
Established relationships with investors, which can be leveraged to drive new business in direct Real Estate mandates for Australia
The successful candidate can ideally provide notable experience in the residential sector in Australia or abroad (BTR, BTS or PBSA)
What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves 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 including, but not limited, to the below:

A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days
Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits
Access to best in class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities
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 them 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 our recruitment team will discuss options with you

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
If you are a trans or gender diverse applicant and require support or a confidential contact during the hiring process please email dbPride.AusNZ@db.com

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