Transaction Manager, Global Portfolio Solutions

Knight Frank Property & Facilities Management Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate consultancy is seeking a Transaction Manager based in Singapore. The role focuses on corporate real estate transaction services, managing client relationships, and delivering solutions across complex portfolios. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and proven experience handling multiple client accounts. This position offers competitive compensation and the chance to work in a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts and concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong execution mindset with excellent stakeholder management and commercial judgement.
• Highly adaptable and flexible to changing client needs and transaction timelines.

Responsibilities

• Represent Global Portfolio Solutions as a high-quality advisory platform through consistent delivery.
• Lead coordination of lease, acquisition, and disposal activities across multiple accounts.
• Support client development and pitch activities as required.

Skills

Client relationship management

Transaction oversight

Problem-solving

Commercial judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline

Job description

Who are we

Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.

At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.

A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.

In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart here.

About The Role

Transaction Manager, Global Portfolio Solutions

Role Overview

Due to continued growth in our Global Portfolio Solutions platform, Knight Frank is seeking a Transaction Manager based in Singapore to support the delivery of corporate real estate transaction services for occupier clients across APAC and beyond. The role is primarily delivery-led, focused on executing transactions, managing client relationships and anticipating client needs to deliver commercially-sensible solutions across complex portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent Global Portfolio Solutions as a best-in-class corporate real estate advisory platform through consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Proactively manage existing client relationships and portfolios, acting as a key day-to-day contact for transaction activity.

Transaction Management

• Lead and coordinate lease, acquisition, disposal and renegotiation activity across multiple accounts and geographies in conjunction with local brokers.
• Provide end-to-end transaction oversight, adding strategic, commercial and risk-management value beyond the local brokerage insights.
• Anticipate risks, constraints and dependencies within transactions, resolving issues proactively and thinking ahead to avoid disruption.

Commercial & Business Support

• Support the Head of Global Portfolio Solutions APAC with client development activity, pitches and RFP responses as required.

Cross-Selling & Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to cross-sell Knight Frank services across business lines and geographies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver integrated, multi-disciplinary solutions for clients.

Team & Culture

• Positively contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Share knowledge, insights and best practice to support continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts and concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think ahead, anticipate challenges and develop practical, commercial solutions.
• Highly adaptable and flexible, able to respond to changing client needs, transaction timelines and regional priorities.
• Strong execution mindset with excellent stakeholder management and commercial judgement.
• Candidates from corporate real estate preferred, but we would consider candidates from different backgrounds such as professional services, Consulting etc

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Competitive salary

Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.