Senior Analyst, Corporate Real Estate

Manulife; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking an experienced Corporate Real Estate professional to own a diverse portfolio in Malaysia. You will lead property sourcing, leasing, tenancy management, budgeting and portfolio reporting while partnering with business leaders, landlords and internal teams to enable new premises, relocations and exits.

You will manage renewals, tenancy agreements and related documentation, coordinate capex/opex budgeting, and deliver local and regional CRE reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Property Management, Facilities Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant CRE experience in portfolio management, leasing or property management.

Responsibilities

• Lead property sourcing, leasing and tenancy management to support occupancy needs.
• Coordinate brokers, site visits and lease negotiations within approved parameters.
• Oversee renewals, tenancy agreements, amendments and landlord/tenant obligations.
• Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgeting with finance and stakeholders.
• Prepare local and regional CRE reports with portfolio, occupancy and financial data.
• Oversee rental invoicing, payment tracking and related reporting.
• Maintain governance records and escalate material portfolio risks.
• Provide cross-coverage and coordination for FM and property-management activities.

Skills

Property sourcing

Leasing

Tenancy management

Budgeting

Portfolio reporting

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate / Property Management / related

Job description

Take ownership of a diverse Corporate Real Estate portfolio, covering property sourcing, leasing, tenancy management, budgeting and portfolio reporting. You'll partner closely with business leaders, landlords, brokers and internal teams to support new premises, relocations, renewals and exits. This is a great opportunity for an experienced property professional who enjoys commercial negotiations, stakeholder management and shaping effective workplace solutions.

Position Responsiblities:

Portfolio Management and Property Sourcing

• Lead engagement with business stakeholders to understand and document property and occupancy requirements.
• Instruct and coordinate appointed real estate brokers on market searches, longlisting, shortlisting and property options.
• Coordinate site visits and assess location, space, commercial terms, lease considerations and overall business suitability.
• Maintain accurate portfolio information, critical dates, occupancy records and supporting documentation.
• Identify portfolio risks, issues and opportunities, and prepare recommendations for review by the Head of CRE.

Leasing and Tenancy Management

• Manage lease renewals, leasing discussions and commercial negotiations within approved parameters.
• Coordinate Letters of Offer, tenancy agreements, renewals, amendments, execution, stamping and filing.
• Monitor lease obligations, options, critical dates and landlord or tenant commitments.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Tax, Procurement, business stakeholders, landlords and tenants on leasing matters.
• Manage assigned tenancy issues, arrears, defaults and contractual matters, with appropriate escalation of material risks.

Premises Lifecycle, Handover and Exit

• Coordinate the commercial, contractual and documentation aspects of new premises, relocations, expansions, consolidations and exits.
• Lead stakeholder coordination and closure tracking for premises handovers and landlord handbacks.
• Review reinstatement obligations, coordinate landlord engagement and monitor completion of contractual requirements.
• Work with the Property Management Specialist on technical inspections, defects, operational readiness, contractor activities and completion of works.

CAPEX and OPEX Budgeting

• Coordinate portfolio CAPEX and OPEX budget preparation with the Head of CRE, Property Management Specialist and Finance.
• Compile assumptions, lease-related commitments, project requirements and operating expenditure inputs.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and forecasts, maintain supporting records and prepare variance commentary.
• Coordinate follow-up actions with Finance and relevant stakeholders on portfolio-related expenditure.

Local and Regional CRE Reporting

• Prepare, validate and submit recurring Local and Regional CRE reports within agreed timelines.
• Consolidate portfolio, occupancy, lease, financial, operational and project information from relevant sources.
• Ensure reported information is accurate, complete and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate responses to assigned Local and Regional data requests and follow-up actions.

Rent Administration and Financial Coordination

• Oversee rental invoicing, payment tracking, arrears follow-up and related reporting.
• Maintain accurate lease-related financial records and coordinate discrepancies with Finance, landlords or tenants.
• Monitor financial obligations arising from leases, renewals, deposits, utilities and premises exits.

Stakeholder, Vendor and Governance Management

• Manage relationships with brokers, leasing consultants, landlords, tenants and transaction-related advisers.
• Maintain lease, portfolio, transaction, budget-supporting and financial governance documentation.
• Ensure appropriate audit trails, approvals and records are maintained for assigned activities.
• Escalate significant commercial, contractual, financial or portfolio risks to the Head of CRE.

Business Continuity and Cross-Coverage

• Maintain documented processes, reporting calendars and accessible portfolio records.
• Provide secondary coordination support for identified FM and property-management activities during leave, vacancies, transition periods or peak workloads.
• Work collaboratively with the Property Management Specialist to ensure commercial, contractual, facilities and operational considerations are appropriately coordinated.
• Cross-coverage supports continuity and does not transfer or duplicate either role's primary accountability.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Property Management, Facilities Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in Corporate Real Estate, portfolio management, leasing, property management or a related environment.

Preferred Qualification:

• Demonstrated experience managing lease and tenancy matters, stakeholder coordination and property-related documentation.
• Experience in property sourcing, site assessments, premises handovers, relocations, reinstatement or exits is preferred.
• Exposure to CAPEX and OPEX budgeting, forecasting, expenditure monitoring and management reporting.
• Eperience within a corporate, multinational or regulated environment is advantageous.

When you join our team:

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid