Director, Commercial Real Estate Lease Analysis & Data Operations

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop high-performing teams in Lease Analysis and Portfolio Data Management setting clear expectations for accuracy accountability and continuous improvement.

• Mentor and coach team members fostering a culture of operational discipline attention to detail and professional growth.

• Oversee work allocation training performance evaluations and team dynamics to ensure effective execution and quality outcomes.

• Design and supervise offshore teams ensuring seamless integration and consistent standards across geographies.

Lease Abstraction & Portfolio Transaction Oversight

• Directly responsiblefor reviewing and approving the accuracy of all lease abstractions and portfolio transactions ensuring compliance with UK/EU and global standards.

• Apply deepexpertisein commercial real estate and lease administration including complex lease structures VAT rent indexation break clauses dilapidations and multi-country requirements.

• Standardise abstraction templates audit checklists and sign-off protocols; ensure all data isvalidatedand promoted to the system of record.

Operational Execution & Process Improvement

• Architect and continuously improve end-to-end workflows for portfolio data and lease analysis embedding automation controls and best practices.

• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance data quality reduce manual tasks and increase operational efficiency using ERP/CRM systems (Yardi Salesforce) and analytics tools.

• Lead new country implementation projects including operating model design Yardi setup and vendor management.

• Monitor data quality indicators (DQIs) track operational metrics and implement remediation plans for exceptions and errors.

• Multitask effectively and manage competing priorities to achieve monthly close deadlines and support business growth.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Finance Operations (US) Legal (including acquisitions) Asset Management Enterprise Architecture (Salesforce) IT and Finance Transformation on process design requirements automation reporting and testing.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for transaction-related data and process requirements ensuringtimelyandaccuratesupport for business needs.

• Facilitate cross-functional initiatives and change management efforts to support organisation agility and growth.

Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee internal and external reporting requirements ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance with UK/EU and global standards.

• Maintain documented procedures andevidencesupporting financial and supplemental reporting including ICFR/SOX and local obligations.

Organisational Relationships:

• Regular interaction with domestic and international teams andseniorleadership across various departments includingLegal Asset ManagementAcquisitions Finance Operations Development Asset Management ITandInternal Audit.

• This role interacts with third-party vendors supporting Property Management as well as ongoing offshore projects and initiatives to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with organisational goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

CandidateRequirements

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must have for the role:

• Extensive experience in Commercial Real Estate portfolio management Lease Administration and Lease Abstraction expertise gained in either a larger /or complex commercial real estate (property management) firm or a global law firm.
• Strong understanding of UK/EU property law and commercial lease documentation.
• Leadership experience: Proven success in leading teams driving accountability and building strong cross-functional relationships including offshore team supervision.
• Bachelors degree in real estate or related field required; advanced degree or professional accreditation preferred.
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to review validate and ensure the accuracy of complex lease abstractions and portfolio transactions.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Experience in process design automation and continuous improvement using ERP/CRM systems (Yardi Salesforce) and analytics tools (Power BI Alteryx).
• Global Experience: Experience working in a global real estate environment managing operations across multiple countries and leading new country implementations.
• Vendor Management: Experience with vendor selection onboarding and oversight for abstraction and data management services.
• Project Management: Strong organisational skills managing resources effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Results Orientation: Proven ability to multitask prioritise and consistently achieve monthly close and reporting deadlines.

Desirable but not essential:

• Legalqualification (Qualified/Paralegal/ pre-qualification degreeordiploma)

• European language

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