Working at Deka Immobilien in the COO department, the central service unit of the Real Estate business division, is exactly my playing field. After completing interdisciplinary studies, specialising in sports science and economics, my career initially took me to a commercial law firm, from where I then made a lateral move to Deka Immobilien. Looking back, this decision was surprisingly easy for me, which was mainly due to Deka itself – because I already knew Deka Immobilien at that time as a major player with a long-standing global presence and expertise in the real estate market and also as a company that offers a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. It was clear to me from the outset that Deka was the right employer for me, as the openness and proactive support of my current colleagues and managers convinced and inspired me in choosing my career path and the associated personal development prospects.
What do I do in my job in the COO area? Simply out: provide my superiors and colleagues with the best possible support and make their work easier. Pave the way. Drive projects forward. Form networks. Review processes and support the development and implementation of strategic plans and objectives to ensure optimum productivity and efficiency in day-to-day business. The topics and tasks range from personnel management, digitalisation and data to property valuation, marketing, coordinating strategic topics and projects in close cooperation with various departments and, last but not least, supporting management in various administrative, organisational, and strategic tasks. The great thing about my work is that the impact is immediately recognisable and tangible – I find accompanying, shaping, and optimising the often diverse and very complex processes challenging, yet exciting.