Transaction Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Dubai; On-site; AED 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Dubai seeks a Senior Analyst to Assistant Manager to join its Real Estate Analytics team. You will review portfolio analysis and strategy reports, provide insights, manage leasing project progress, and support decision-making with market trends.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or related field, at least 2 years of experience, and fluency in Chinese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Real Estate Experience is mandatory.
• Fluency in Chinese and Dubai-based.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience at the Senior Analyst to Assistant Manager level.
• Strong understanding of portfolio analysis, strategy development, and market research.
• Experience in leasing project management, risk assessment, and broker selection.
• Proficiency in collecting and managing project-related documents and information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a client-focused, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review the portfolio analysis and strategy report developed by the RE team based in China.
• Provide valuable insights and suggestions for improvement.
• Execute the portfolio analysis and strategy report twice a year, ensuring its accuracy and timely delivery.
• Provide market insights and trends on a quarterly or semi-yearly basis to support effective decision-making.
• Manage leasing project progress, including monitoring risks and ensuring project milestones are met.
• Select the best brokers and consultants based on their expertise and track fees to ensure compliance with established budgets.
• Proactively identify lease expiration dates in order to initiate early lease renewal or negotiation processes.
• Collect crucial documents such as the Space Requirement Approval Form and market information sources.
• Archive negotiation process documents, including the original information of the landlord, and ensure adherence to standardization protocols.
• Monitor the negotiation process to verify compliance, such as restricting email communications to a maximum of two employees.
• Collect and verify technical indicators of buildings during new lease or lease change scenarios.
• Develop and implement efficient processes, including playbooks, RACI matrices, and standard and market best practices.
• Continuously review and improve transaction management processes to optimize their effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.

Skills

Portfolio analysis

Market research

Leasing project management

Risk assessment

Broker selection

Documentation management

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Responsibilities

• Review the portfolio analysis and strategy report developed by the RE team based in China.
• Provide valuable insights and suggestions for improvement.
• Execute the portfolio analysis and strategy report twice a year, ensuring its accuracy and timely delivery.
• Provide market insights and trends on a quarterly or semi-yearly basis to support effective decision-making.
• Manage leasing project progress, including monitoring risks and ensuring project milestones are met.
• Select the best brokers and consultants based on their expertise and track fees to ensure compliance with established budgets.
• Proactively identify lease expiration dates in order to initiate early lease renewal or negotiation processes.
• Collect crucial documents such as the Space Requirement Approval Form and market information sources.
• Archive negotiation process documents, including the original information of the landlord, and ensure adherence to standardization protocols.
• Monitor the negotiation process to verify compliance, such as restricting email communications to a maximum of two employees.
• Collect and verify technical indicators of buildings during new lease or lease change scenarios.
• Develop and implement efficient processes, including playbooks, RACI matrices, and standard and market best practices.
• Continuously review and improve transaction management processes to optimize their effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Real Estate Experience is mandatory.
• Fluency in Chinese and Dubai-based.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience at the Senior Analyst to Assistant Manager level.
• Strong understanding of portfolio analysis, strategy development, and market research.
• Experience in leasing project management, risk assessment, and broker selection.
• Proficiency in collecting and managing project-related documents and information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a client-focused, fast-paced environment.

Location: On-site –Dubai, ARE

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM.

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