Senior Transaction Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Canada; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Transaction Manager to oversee transaction management for a complex portfolio. You will implement strategic portfolio plans, lead transaction teams, and ensure effective client negotiations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of real estate experience and a strong background in transaction management. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $110,500.00 to $130,000.00.

Qualifications

• 5+ years real estate experience in transaction management or corporate real estate.
• Experience with high-level, complex transaction management including contract management/compliance.
• Must obtain and hold state real estate salesperson license.

Responsibilities

• Implement portfolio plans with client’s real estate goals in mind.
• Oversee transaction service delivery and manage transaction teams.
• Lead the development of strategic plans providing real estate advice to clients.

Skills

Client Service Skills

Communication Proficiency

Presentation Skills

Financial Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Leadership

Organization Skills

Teamwork Orientation

Multi-Tasking

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field, finance/real estate preferred

Job description

Job Title

Senior Transaction Manager

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day transaction management oversight for a complex and/or prominent portfolio of properties on behalf of top Tenant Rep Broker team in Toronto. Responsibilities include: market optimization planning, internal/external workflow monitoring to ensure consistent quality of service and work product and management and/or oversight of team Transaction Managers and Transaction Coordinators.

Job Description

Essential functions and responsibilities

General:

• Implement portfolio plans with client’s real estate goals and objectives in mind
• Optimize and integrate portfolio with clients’ work place strategy
• 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
• Align C&W and clients other real estate functions to ensure consistency of service areas
• Manage the flow of key documentation and client communications
• Work with the clients’ operational groups at all levels to identify real estate needs
• Prepare, review, and interpret financial analysis/accounting concepts
• Report all transaction revenue
• Ensure accuracy of all transaction reports and client materials
• Present transaction activity to client/C&W management
• Participate in all client/C&W business reviews
• Lead and/or facilitate client meetings
• Provide supervision for transactional team members and others team members supporting the transaction activity of the relationship

Process Management:

• Process and program management development and implementation
• Implement standardized processes that create maximum efficiencies and add value
• Oversee development and continuous improvement of standard forms and procedures
• Develop performance measurements for internal benchmarking
• Create and implement account operations manual/playbook

Transaction Management:

• Oversee transaction service delivery
• Coordinate and manage transaction teams
• Oversee/manage field broker selection process
• Determine clients' needs and communicate project parameters
• Oversee negotiations and management of transactions
• Collaborate with portfolio administration team to help ensure data accuracy
• Coordinate legal review of all client leased/owned documents
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and reporting
• Resolve landlord/tenant disputes
• Coordinate client site visits/market tours
• Ensure all state real estate standards are met
• Oversee budgeting and revenue tracking of all transactions
• Manage client rebate account

Strategic Planning:

• Lead the development of strategic plans and provide strategic real estate advice to clients
• Ensure implementation of agreed upon strategy
• Produce and/or support business case development
• Prepare reports, data and financial analyses toward the completion of a strategic plan
• Execute strategies by developing action plans
• Quantify and report on occupancy cost savings and value add analyses

Key Competencies

Client Service Skills Communication Proficiency (oral and written) Presentation Skills Financial Analysis Negotiation Skills Leadership Organization Skills Teamwork Orientation Multi-Tasking Strategic Planning

Important education

• Bachelor’s degree required in any field; finance/real estate preferred

Important EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years real estate experience in transaction management or corporate real estate
• Experience with high-level, complex transaction management including experience in contract management/compliance

Additional eligibility qualifications

• Must obtain and hold state real estate salesperson license
• Ability to read and understand commercial real estate transaction documents, such as a lease, purchase & sale agreement, sublease agreement, SNDA, estoppel, assignment agreement, etc.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 110,500.00 - $130,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. Cushman & Wakefield s’engage à respecter l’équité en matière d’emploi. Notre objectif est d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt d’obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l’offre d’emploi dans un autre format ou d’accéder à toute autre mesure d’adaptation au cours du processus d’embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à [e-mail]. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”