Transaction Management (Real Estate) Director

The incumbent will support our client and be will be responsible for providing ongoing management of real estate transaction activities, encompassing offices & industrial units across the SEA and Asia Pacific regions. . Prepares, recommends, and implements a portfolio-wide transaction strategy. Coordinates field resources and other stakeholders or self-performs in the execution of lease renewals, new site acquisitions, disposition of surplus space through subleasing, early lease termination and more.

Responsibilities will include:

• Implement real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. Assist with project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments and governance.
• Coordinates field broker selection and other required resources or self-performs, subject matter experts, and business partners. If necessary, facilitate client review and approval of proposed team resources for the purpose of transaction execution.
• Draft and create a large variety of analyses and relevant documents, including but not limited to: project initiation, market comparable reports, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal comparison packages, letters of intent, and broker's opinions of value.
• Monitor lease expirations. Locate and acquire new properties and lead disposal of surplus properties within prescribed the timeline.
• Work closely with CBRE and/or client's Lease Administration, Project Management, Facility Management and Finance/Accounting teams to ensure integration between the service lines.
• Closely track all critical dates (lease expiries, notice periods etc.), transaction activities and accounts for all savings results achieved on behalf of client.
• Monitor and maintain a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion. Prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
• Ensures compliance with CBRE's corporate policies as they relate to identifying and mitigating potential conflicts of interest.
• Other duties may be assigned.

To be successful in the role, you need to:

• Degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business, or any other related discipline
• At least 15 years of experience managing commercial real estate transactions and corporate clients
• Account/client management skills
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), presentation and negotiation skills, diplomatic but assertive
• Proactively managing customer relationships
• An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
• Commercial acumen and an understanding of how to prepare, review, analyze, and interpret financial analysis including P&L and cash flow projections, NPV (net present value), and/or IRR (internal rate of return) to enable clients to make more informed decisions.
• Multi-tasking and sensitive to cross-cultural exposures
• Organizing and prioritizing a large and varied workload
• Financial analysis/modelling
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint , Word etc.)
• Ability to respond effectively to highly sensitive issues.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, management, and client groups to take the desired action.
• Must be able to act as the client’s spokesperson and lead the dialogue with landlords/ 3rd parties.