Senior Director, European Logistics, Real Estate - Based in Frankfurt (m,f,d)

Overview of the Role

The Senior Director role holds partial responsibility for the Logistics team’s real estate activities in Europe, particularly concerning the German regulated investment mandates and any mandate where German clients are involved;

The role primarily focusses on delivering investment performance for those funds, mandates, and assets, with German regulations and or investors which are managed across the Pan-European region – further establishing Nuveen’s profile as a market leader in the Pan-European Logistics sectors;

The Logistics sector team manage a committed portfolio of ca. €4bn in Europe – with ambitions of significantly increasing its exposure to the European market.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Strategy

• Responsible for formulating the investment, portfolio, business development and resourcing strategy of the German platform in conjunction with the European Sector Head and broader European Leadership Team
• Focus on driving investment performance, business growth and profitability

Investment/Transactions

• Primary point of contact for all investment activity in the Logistics sector in Germany and where German clients or mandates are concerned.
• Strong network across the target sectors with a track‑record of sourcing innovative off‑market opportunities across the risk curve
• Rigorous analysis of potential investment opportunities and ultimate responsibility for all underwriting
• Responsible for clinical transaction execution – on the acquisition, sale and recapitalisation side
• Co‑ordination of both internal (e.g. Nuveen Investment Committee) and external (e.g. client) approvals
• Liaise and support wider Nuveen Real Estate teams involved in the acquisitions e.g. Transaction structuring, Treasury, Research, Sustainability etc.

Portfolio/Fund Management

• Oversight of all mandates – funds, joint ventures or separate accounts – in the German market
• Responsible for working with the respective mandate teams to determine a clear strategy and oversee its implementation – including periodic hold/sell analysis
• Oversee both internal and external communication as well as all reporting – including annual Strategic and Asset-level Business Planning

Business Development

• Working closely with specialist teams, including but not limited to capital raising, in Europe, the candidate will be instrumental in the growth of the business through assisting with the launch of new funds and securing separate account mandates.
• New business - maintain an active profile in the German market and lead business development and capital raising initiatives.
• New Funds – provide support and advice to the specialist in-house teams in formulating fund strategies, producing the supporting documentation and attending investor / bank presentations.
• Separate account mandates – to provide specialist asset management and other complementary services to third parties, when suitable opportunities arise.

Management

• Ensure local German logistics team is fully integrated into the company and understand the global business/objectives
• Assume management of the German transaction and portfolio management team
• Responsible for determining and implementing a resourcing strategy in accordance with business needs – focusing on creating a highly-skilled, motivated and performing team

Technical Skills & Qualifications Required

• Extensive knowledge of the Real Estate market in Europe; especially in logistics sectors
• High quality track‑record of executing transactions, both asset and corporate, across the risk curve
• Strong portfolio management skills with proven ability to asset management and investment management
• Established network in the real estate and financial community
• Graduate calibre or similar level of education
• Ability to interface with clients and deliver on their objectives
• High standard of computer literacy and analytical skills

Competencies Required

• Strong financial, analytical and modelling skills
• Good team player contributing to the success of Nuveen Real Estate (the role will involve regular liaison with other offices)
• Self-confident, with strong presentation and communication skills
• Need to demonstrate flexibility and efficient time management
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills – with experience of managing teams

Nuveen is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Related SkillsBusiness Development, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Market/Industry Dynamics, Opportunity Strategy, Organizational Savviness, Real Estate Investments, Underwriting

This role requires no regulatory designation.

Nuveen offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.

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 to learn more about us.

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