Job Title
Portfolio Manager (TM Lead)Job Description Summary
Job Description
Portfolio Manager Transaction Management Lead
Grade - Associate
Department - Occupier Management GOS
Reports To - Regional Account Manager
Location: United Kingdom (London preferred)
We are recruiting for a Portfolio Manager to join one of key clients within the Global Occupier team you will be responsible for delivery of portfolio management services as described in statement of work summary for the specific account within the assigned geography.
General Responsibilities:
Responsible for ensuring transactions are managed at the highest standard and portfolio management team is effectively managing the day-to-day transaction requirements of a portfolio of properties on behalf client within assigned geography.
Responsibilities will include people management client relationship management and working closely with portfolio strategy team to develop and implement transaction strategy for all asset types within addition person will work closely with account leadership to ensure TM best practices are rolled out on account and support the necessary training of a multi- regional team.
Within day-today responsibilities will also include managing transactions (broker selection transaction oversight and reporting ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures development and presentation of business case and closeout.
Key Responsibilities Transaction Management:
Assist with the implementation of portfolio plans that align with clients real estate goals and objectives
Collaborate with C&W and non C&W brokerage professionals to ensure effective negotiations of business terms for a wide variety of transactions including lease sale sublease and purchase
Manage the flow of key documentation and client communications
Review and interpret financial analysis
Oversee revenue tracking of all transactions
Maintain database of transaction activity
Ensure accuracy of all transaction reports
Present transaction activity to client
Lead and/or facilitate client meetings
Provide suggestions for process and technical improvements relating to the transaction process
Assist with the on-boarding of new team members
Process Management:
Assist with the development of standard forms and procedures
Implement standardized processes/playbooks that create maximum efficiencies and add value
Assist in measuring transactional performance
Ensure that all client and broker engagement documentation is executed
Transaction Management:
Coordinate field broker selection process
Assist with determining client needs and communicate project parameters
Coordinate negotiations and management of transactions
Coordinate legal review of all client leased/owned documents
Ensure accuracy of financial data and reporting
Coordinate client site visits/market tours
Ensure all State real estate standards are met
Strategic Planning:
Assist in the development of strategic real estate plans
Work with portfolio strategy team to identify occupancy cost opportunities
Ensure implementation of agreed upon strategy
Produce and/or support business case development
Execute strategies by developing action plans
Knowledge & Experience:
5 years of transaction management experience preferably with finance sector experience
People management experience
Global TM experience
Demonstrable technical competence in property management
Basic IT skills (word-processing and spreadsheets)
General practice background for or within either a corporate public sector or private practice
Degree level estate management qualification or equivalent desired
Membership of RICS
Required Experience:
Manager
Cushman & Wakefield has had a permanent presence in the Middle East since 1975 with regional offices in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and UAE. Having operated in Saudi Arabia for more than twenty years, Cushman & Wakefield were one of the first international companies to deliver integr ... View more