Asset Manager – Art & Real Estate (all genders)

The Hasso Plattner Foundation

Established by SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner, the Hasso Plattner Foundation builds and runs its own long-term philanthropic initiatives. It founds and funds institutions, shaping them over decades, such as the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering, Museum Barberini, and Sabine Plattner African Charities. An in-house Investment Office manages the endowment that makes it all possible.

As Asset Manager, you will take ownership of a unique portfolio of art and real estate, safeguarding its financial integrity through accurate accounting, strong controls, and rigorous valuations; you'll also turn that stewardship into clear, actionable reporting that helps the assets deliver even greater impact.

This role is based in Potsdam, Germany. We work predominantly in-o ffice, by design. It's how we keep decisions fast and collaboration real.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Asset Manager (all genders) to join our team and take ownership of a unique portfolio of art and real estate, ensuring the highest quality and consistency of financial reporting across all assigned assets. For real estate, this responsibility begins upon completion of the construction phase. The role safeguards the integrity of asset-related financial accounting and reporting, ensures timely and accurate documentation and communication, and delivers actionable insights that enhance the impact of the assets.

Your Responsibilities

Ensure the correct accounting treatment of assets in close coordination with the accounting function
Implement internal controls and processes to safeguard all assigned assets
Develop and maintain a reporting framework and prepare timely reports and presentations
Develop and implement a master data management concept and ensure accurate recording of asset documentation in the document management system
Assess risks and opportunities associated with the assigned assets and derive recommendations to mitigate them
Organize recurring asset valuations, including the coordination of external appraisers