Real Estate jobs in Malaysia

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This Position reports to: Country Holding Officer

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be a tenured member of the Real Estate function in the given geography/specialized area who owns a specific area of responsibility/topic within the function. Each day, you will improve efficiency, performance, and cost-effective service delivery, by analyzing and proposing the plan of actions for the function. You will also showcase your skills by supporting the systems implementation/upgrade in your area of functional responsibility.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Real Estate function in Malaysia (Motion Business Area). Main stakeholders are internal business units, facility management vendors, landlords, and local authorities.

• Participating in defining, implementing, and continuously optimizing real estate processes, procedures, and improvement action plans in alignment with group guidelines and policies.
• Recommending, developing, and assisting in the implementation of special programs and systems upgrades within your functional responsibility.
• Supporting special real estate initiatives and supervising major real estate transactions or investments to ensure alignment with Group policies and approval requirements.
• Ensuring accurate, up‑to‑date maintenance of ABB property databases, lease records, contracts, and all relevant real estate documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with real estate laws, regulations, Malaysia UBBL codes, fire safety standards, and industry practices while engaging with local authorities.
• Acting as the key point of contact for third‑party facility management partners, landlords, and internal stakeholders to enable smooth operations and issue resolution.
• Supporting financial planning activities, including preparing financial models, cash flow projections, occupancy cost analysis, and monitoring investment performance.
• Contributing to asset optimization by evaluating investment/divestment opportunities, optimizing facility utilization, supporting occupancy planning, and promoting "zero harm" through collaboration with HSE/S teams.

Our team dynamics

You will join a motivated, collaborative, and capable team, where you will be able to thrive.

• Highly skilled in financial modelling, cash flow analysis, and real estate portfolio optimization, with keen interest in the real estate and facility management sector.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, negotiation, and risk assessment, with 8+ years in real estate management, financial analysis, and facility operations.
• Extensive knowledge of Malaysia UBBL laws, building codes, fire safety regulations, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Proficient in analytical problem-solving and effective stakeholder management, with skilled interpersonal and communication abilities.Holds a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, with solid technical and analytical foundations.
• Comfortable communicating in English and holds valid work authorization in Malaysia.

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