Director - Head of Real Estate (f/m/d)

In this role you shape and lead the global real estate strategy for Deutsche Börse Group, supporting 30+ locations and a modern, high-performance workplace. You will manage a global team, drive operations, continuous improvement, and transformation of existing sites while planning and delivering new locations in line with long-term business objectives. You will coordinate with external partners to ensure consistent, best-in-class service and work with subsidiaries to advance an integrated, “one roof” workplace experience. This is a strategic, high-impact role combining real estate, operations, and cross-functional collaboration at the C-level level.

• Provide corporate Real Estate Management expertise across global premises
• Ensure smooth operations and management for Deutsche Börse Group premises
• Deliver construction projects of various sizes worldwide
• Lead complex contract negotiations (leases and GC contracts)
• Manage a global team of 30+ facility management experts
• Enhance the Real Estate & Facility Management Target Operating Model (TOM)
• Ensure compliance with internal and external rules and proper documentation
• Secure budget adherence aligned with targets
• Coordinate with Physical Security, Corporate IT, and Business Continuity teams
• Steer external service providers for building operations (maintenance, cleaning, catering)

• University degree in Economics, Engineering or related field
• At least 7 years leading mid to large international teams
• 5-10 years in senior facility management roles focusing on corporate real estate and building operations
• Proven track record in project management with budget responsibility
• Excellent communication skills suitable for C-Level audiences
• Proven business partnership and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• High drive and flexibility, including on-site presence and travel
• Fluent in German and English; French is an advantage

• excellent communication
• ability to influence senior stakeholders
• high drive and flexibility
• project management with budget responsibility
• contract negotiations (leases and GC contracts)
• facility management and building operations