Trainee - International Real Estate Finance (w/m/d)

As one of the leading international commercial real estate lenders, we provide valuable insights into property markets across the globe. For clients in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, we are a trusted partner when it comes to financing retail and logistics properties. Through our tailored trainee programme in our Special Property Financing unit, you will support the team and progressively take on more responsibilities, gaining hands-on experience. Our career development approach offers you a unique opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.

What you can look forward to:

Be a full-fledged team member from day one, actively involved in managing existing key accounts and acquiring new business opportunities.
Take ownership of analyzing financing requests from top-tier sponsors, primarily for commercial real estate in Europe, with potential exposure to Asia-Pacific and North America.
Conduct market research on property markets and key players.
Prepare detailed loan proposals for the Management Board and contribute to contractual negotiations with clients and legal advisors.
Monitor and manage our existing loan book while playing a key role in ongoing projects.
Expand your professional horizons by participating in networking events, training courses, property inspections, and potentially gaining hands-on experience in one of our international locations.

What we look for:

You hold a university degree (bachelor's, master's, diploma) in economics, engineering, law, property management, or a related field.
You are fluent in English; knowledge of another language is a plus.
Ideally, you have gained some practical experience in banking or the real estate sector.
International work or study experience is an asset, and a genuine interest in the property sector is essential.
You’re well-organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
You thrive in a team environment and are excited to work on complex, dynamic transactions.

What we do differently:

Varied roles: When you work for us, you can contribute your expertise to cross-functional projects, advance specific issues and create something new. We have a culture that allows everyone to get involved and make a difference.
Extraordinary career opportunities: Because we develop experts and managers equally, we support you with personalised development opportunities and learning paths to build on your existing skills and develop new, future-ready ones.
A good work-life balance: With mobile working and our flexible working models, you can organise your work to suit your individual needs. So you can achieve the work-life balance that works best for you.
Excellent benefits: Our benefits offer real value and are one of the reasons we are a top employer. When you join us, you can get discounts from our cooperation partners or subsidies for public transport, for example. You can also put money aside for your future with our company pension and savings plans.
Active health management: Medical check-ups, counselling services, company sports events or our popular cafeteria and coffee bar - take advantage of the opportunities to improve your health and well-being.

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About us:

We are a medium-sized company and a global player at the same time. Everyone at this interna- tional property specialist is working towards a common goal: the success of our clients. We are also a leading employer: more than 1,000 people of 44 nationalities on three continents work to ensure that, for a bank, we are truly different. As a responsible, world-class training company and an organisation of experts, we make decisions quickly, offer a high degree of freedom and strive to be better and better for our clients. This is what makes us strong and, above all, truly different!

Aareal Bank AG
Human Resources
Paulinenstraße 15 · 65189 Wiesbaden
Asmaa Afouane
Phone: 06113481776
E-Mail: Asmaa.Afouane@Aareal-Bank.com