Associate - Investor Relations (German-speaking)

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company's esteemed annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

As an Associate - Investor Relations (German-speaking) with Hines, you will support Hines' global client servicing efforts with a focus on investor relations for current institutional, high net worth, and family office investors in the EMEA region. You will work closely with and support the Managing Director of Investor Relations to respond to investor inquiries, enhancing client satisfaction and retention. Your role includes providing exceptional service to investors across the Hines platform. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Investor Relations team in operational and daily business matters.
• Communicating details about Hines' investment vehicles effectively.
• Creating key documents and communications, ensuring appropriate messaging for investor inquiries.
• Collaborating during the onboarding process for EMEA institutional investors, from initial commitments to closings, and maintaining regular communication including reporting and updates.
• Optimizing and maintaining the Investor Portal for existing investors, including supporting communication via the portal.
• Coordinating with teams across Hines such as Investor Marketing, Investor Services, Capital Raisers, Fund Management, Finance, Asset Management, Legal, and Compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Five or more years of relevant experience, especially within institutional real estate, investment management, investor relations, research, financial analysis, or consulting.
• Business-level German speaking skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Service-oriented with a positive attitude towards investor requests.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in numerical and financial analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of real estate terms and concepts, as well as institutional investment vehicles, is preferred.

Closing

At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion of assets across property types such as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics, and life sciences-designed to enhance value, connection, and inspiration. Our strategic approach combines local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks to exceed expectations and tailor solutions for our clients.

While our projects are renowned for city enhancement and sustainable practices, the true strength of Hines lies in our 5,000 dedicated employees across 30 countries, drawing on our 65-year history to build the world forward. We prioritize investing in our people through comprehensive training, competitive compensation, benefits, and generous vacation packages, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named on Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2024. Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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