Risk Manager - Insurance and Claims Management

OVERVIEW :

This is an exciting and UNIQUE opportunity to be a fully dedicated Risk Management resource to DWS Group / RREEF America LLC ("RREEF") via EPIC RREEF is a real estate investment advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). RREEF provides investment advisory services to funds and institutional clients on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis. As a wholly owned subsidiary of DWS Group, RREEF combines deep market knowledge with capital investment to deliver value for its clients.

JOB OVERVIEW :

Summary : Reporting to RREEF's Head of Risk Management, this role focuses on property claims and development insurance placement oversight. The objective of the role is two-fold : To ensure RREEF's clients' real estate investments are adequately insured through the day-to-day coordination of internal and external teams, and to champion and execute operational risk practices. The Risk Management Group currently insures core and core-plus US real estate assets with a total insured value of approximately $13b across various sectors, including residential, retail, industrial, office and storage. The role will work closely with RREEF's value add / development teams to underwrite each construction project based on occupancy, TIV, gross square footage, location, exposure, construction detail, project costs, timeline and other project specific subjectivities; manage the procurement and placement of builder's risk, owner's interest liability, OCIP, construction related pollution insurance, professional indemnity and bonds, as necessary; and review project contracts to identify insurance responsibilities of each party (manager / developer / general contractor / others as applicable) and ensure proper coverage, limits, deductibles and terms & conditions.

LOCATION : HYBRID - This role ideally will work 3 days a week from one of the following RREEF offices : Atlanta GA, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, New York City NY, or San Francisco CA.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR :

• REQUIRED : Experience working with construction-related insurance coverages, such as builder's risk, owner's interest, OCIP's, and CCIP's. This role will use construction risk management knowledge to speak to and review contracts and speak directly with third parties - such as general contractors, joint venture partners, lenders and other entities involved in the construction.
• REQUIRED : Experience handling, overseeing, or managing property claims (preferably within the commercial real estate space).
• Candidates eager to take their commercial insurance expertise of construction & / or real estate development risks and exposures to work directly for a client and the client's best interests.
• Candidates with a strong sense of urgency, who can pivot and adapt to changing priorities as needed, while still maintaining high attention to detail and quality of work.
• The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator (both verbal and written) and comfortable working directly with clients to problem-solve and provide consultative services.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

A detailed list of job duties includes (but is not limited to) :

Developments :

Acquisitions and Dispositions :

Property Claims :

Other Responsibilities :

WHAT YOU'LL BRING :

COMPENSATION :

The national average starting salary for this role is $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits. The base pay offered will be determined based on your experience, skills, training, certifications and education, while also considering internal equity and market data.

What DWS Group / RREEF America will offer you :

RREEF is serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and it's important to them that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded.

RREEF's Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to RREEF's working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. RREEF will continue to review and evolve their working environments and methods to ensure that they are working in the best way possible for their people.

RREEF strives for a culture in which people are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

RREEF shares and celebrate the successes of their people.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

EPIC embraces diversity in all its various forms-whether it be diversity of thought, background, race, religion, gender, skills or experience. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard. It is our belief that diversity drives innovation and that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients.

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