Senior Transaction Manager/Associate Director (Real Estate)

CBRE Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm in Singapore seeks an experienced real estate transaction manager to oversee management activities for corporate clients. This role involves negotiating leases, implementing transaction strategies, and conducting financial analyses to support decision-making. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience, excellent communication and analytical skills, and proficiency in software applications. Join us to manage diverse projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience and/or training.
• Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage real estate transaction activities for corporate clients.
• Negotiate leases and business terms for commercial properties.
• Prepare and present financial analyses and project documents.
• Monitor lease expirations and transaction activity.

Skills

Real estate negotiation

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant college/university qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Provides ongoing management of real estate transaction activities for a defined portfolio of properties on behalf of our corporate clients. Prepares, recommends, and implements a portfolio-wide transaction strategy for acquiring and disposing of real estate properties. Coordinates field resources and other stakeholders in the execution of lease renewals, new site acquisitions, disposition of surplus space through subleasing, sale renewals, early lease termination, and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implements real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. Assists with project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.

Concurrently acts as landlord/seller agent and tenant/buyer agent and effectively negotiates the business terms and conditions for a wide variety of commercial real estate products, including land, office, retail and industrial.

Coordinates field broker selection and other required resources, subject matter experts, and business partners. If necessary, facilitates client review and approval of proposed team resources for the purpose of transaction execution.

Drafts and creates a large variety of analyses and relevant documents, including but not limited to: project initiation, market comparable reports, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal comparison packages, letters of intent, and broker's opinions of value.

Negotiates leases and lease amendments. Monitors lease expirations. Negotiates lease renewals within prescribed timeline. Locates and acquires new properties to meet client's requirements and timeline. Disposes of surplus properties within prescribed timeline.

Understands how to review, analyze, and interpret financial analysis templates including book and cash flow projections, NPV (net present value), and/or IRR (internal rate of return) financial analyses to enable clients to make more informed decisions.

Works closely with CBRE and/or client's Lease Administration, Project Management, Facility Management, and Finance/Accounting teams to ensure integration between the service lines.

Closely tracks all transaction activity (commissionable and non-commissionable), prepares commission forecasts and vouchers, and accounts for all savings results achieved on behalf of clients.

Monitors and maintains a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion. Prepares reports and makes presentations to relevant parties.

Adheres to all state real estate agency requirements. Ensures compliance with CBRE's corporate policies as they relate to identifying and mitigating potential conflicts of interest. Resolves landlord and tenant disputes.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Relevant college/university qualification is preferable. Minimum of 3 years of related experience and/or training.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Conducts advanced financial analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills. An ability to provide advice based on analysis to the client

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Advanced computer software application (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and Internet navigational skills. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.