Portfolio Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Portfolio Manager in the United Kingdom to manage day-to-day transaction activities for a portfolio on behalf of corporate clients. You will coordinate with internal and external brokers, review financials, and ensure timely reporting and communications.

The role requires a minimum of 3+ years in real estate transactions management and a Bachelor’s degree, with preference for finance/real estate exposure.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of real estate experience in transactions management or corporate real estate.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required; finance/real estate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day transaction management of a portfolio of properties on behalf of one or more national and/or global corporate services clients.
• Assist with the implementation of portfolio plans that align with client’s real estate goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with C&W and non-C&W brokerage professionals for negotiations of leases, sales, subleases and purchases.
• 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 and lead client meetings.
• Provide suggestions for process and technical improvements in the transaction process.
• Assist with onboarding of new team members; may supervise transactional staff.

Skills

Client Service Skills

Communication Proficiency

Financial Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Organization Skills

Teamwork Orientation

Multi-Tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required in any field; finance/real estate preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 53,000 employees in more than 70 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $10.1 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory.

Job Title

Portfolio Manager

Position Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day transaction management of a portfolio of properties on behalf of one or more national and/or global corporate services clients

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the day-to-day transaction management of a portfolio of properties on behalf of one or more national and/or global corporate services clients. Responsibilities include market optimization planning, monitoring internal/external workflows to ensure consistent quality of service and work product and mentoring and/or oversight of the Transaction Coordinator role.
• Assist with the implementation of portfolio plans that align with client’s 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
• May provide supervision for transactional team members and others team members supporting the transaction activity of the relationship

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
• Resolve landlord/tenant disputes
• Coordinate client site visits/market tours
• Ensure all State real estate standards are met
• Assist in the management of client rebate account

Strategic Planning

• Assist in the development of strategic real estate plans
• Identify occupancy cost opportunities
• Ensure implementation of agreed upon strategy
• Produce and/or support business case development
• Execute strategies by developing action plans

KEY COMPETENCIES

• 1. Client Service Skills
• 2. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• 3. Financial Analysis
• 4. Negotiation Skills
• 5. Organization Skills
• 6. Teamwork Orientation
• 7. Multi-Tasking

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required in any field; finance/real estate preferred

Important Experience

• 3+ years of real estate experience in transactions management or corporate real estate

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. 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 any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.

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