Transaction Management (Real Estate), Associate Director / Director

CBRE Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm based in Singapore is seeking a professional to manage real estate transaction activities across SEA and Asia Pacific. You will implement strategies, coordinate resources, and maintain client relationships, requiring 8-10 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on strategic real estate goals.

Qualifications

• At least 8 - 10 years of experience managing commercial real estate transactions.
• Ability to respond effectively to highly sensitive issues.
• Proactively managing customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Implement real estate plans aligned with client's goals.
• Coordinate field broker selection and resources for transactions.
• Draft and create various analyses and relevant documents.
• Monitor lease expirations and acquire new properties.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure service integration.
• Track critical dates and transaction activities.

Skills

Account/client management skills

Excellent communication

Analytical mindset

Financial analysis/modelling

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business

Job description

Overview

The incumbent will support our client and be will be responsible for providing ongoing management of real estate transaction activities, encompassing offices & industrial units across the SEA and Asia Pacific regions. Prepares, recommends, and implements a portfolio-wide transaction strategy. Coordinates field resources and other stakeholders or self-performs in the execution of lease renewals, new site acquisitions, disposition of surplus space through subleasing, early lease termination and more.

Responsibilities

• Implement real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. Assist with project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments and governance.
• Coordinates field broker selection and other required resources or self-performs, subject matter experts, and business partners. If necessary, facilitate client review and approval of proposed team resources for the purpose of transaction execution.
• Draft and create 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.
• Monitor lease expirations. Locate and acquire new properties and lead disposal of surplus properties within prescribed the timeline.
• Work 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 track all critical dates (lease expiries, notice periods etc.), transaction activities and accounts for all savings results achieved on behalf of client.
• Monitor and maintain a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion. Prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
• Ensures compliance with CBRE's corporate policies as they relate to identifying and mitigating potential conflicts of interest.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business, or any other related discipline
• At least 8 - 10 years of experience managing commercial real estate transactions and corporate clients
• Account/client management skills
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), presentation and negotiation skills, diplomatic but assertive
• Proactively managing customer relationships
• An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
• Commercial acumen and an understanding of how to prepare, review, analyze, and interpret financial analysis including P&L and cash flow projections, NPV (net present value), and/or IRR (internal rate of return) to enable clients to make more informed decisions.
• Multi-tasking and sensitive to cross-cultural exposures
• Organizing and prioritizing a large and varied workload
• Financial analysis/modelling
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint , Word etc.)
• Ability to respond effectively to highly sensitive issues.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, management, and client groups to take the desired action.
• Must be able to act as the client’s spokesperson and lead the dialogue with landlords/ 3rd parties.