Sr. Transaction Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in New York, NY seeks a Senior Transaction Manager to lead complex real estate transactions for a multinational client. You will manage budgets, cash flows, and reporting while supervising Analysts and other Managers to deliver strategic outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in CRE, strong negotiation and analytics, and excellent client service. This role requires on-site work in NYC with opportunities for cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven transaction management experience with contract review and lease/purchase negotiations.
• Experience managing complex real estate transactions for corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Analysts and other Transaction Managers on complex projects.
• Oversee regular reporting, budgets, cash flow forecasts and memoranda.
• Negotiate leases, purchase and sale agreements and related documents.
• Develop occupancy cost savings strategies and analyze financial structures.
• Collaborate with IT to customize reports, dashboards, and analytics for the account.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's/MBA strongly preferred

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

About This Opportunity We are proactively seeking high-caliber professionals interested in launching or advancing their commercial real estate brokerage careers with JLL. While we may not have an immediate opening in your specific market, we encourage qualified candidates to apply so we can connect when opportunities arise that match your skills and career goals.

What this Job Involves: Our Transaction Management team helps clients strategize, evaluate and execute real estate transactions to meet their business and occupancy needs. The Senior Transaction Manager will join the New York Accounts team, supporting a multinational investment bank and financial services company as a key account. This role involves managing and executing complex lease and/or capital transactions while fostering client relationships and driving business growth. The position is responsible for overseeing regular reporting, budgets, cash flow forecasts, memoranda documenting significant client issues, and strategic planning. The Senior Transaction Manager will work primarily in a leadership capacity on complex projects, functioning either independently or as part of a team, and will supervise the workload of Analysts and potentially other Transaction Managers. Additional responsibilities include directing special projects and assignments as needed. The ideal candidate will manage and collaborate with professionals across various disciplines and business units, demonstrating experience in successfully managing complex projects to completion, thinking strategically, acting proactively, fostering growth of junior talent and building strong client trust and confidence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management
• Assume key transaction responsibilities for strategic clients
• Provide advice on client transactions
• Attend regular client meetings and conference calls
• Improve client transaction management processes
• Work directly with clients and team members to resolve financial model, transaction and landlord issues
• Manage building tours with clients
• Manage transaction reporting to the clients
• Transactions Support
• Independently manage and execute complex, large, and mid-size transactions with high level of proficiency and knowledge
• Deliver measurable value by negotiating favorable economic and flexible lease terms for clients
• Collaborate with IT to customize reports, dashboards, and analytics specific to account team requirements
• Assist clients in completing numerous transactions annually while adhering to JLL's and the client's processes and standards for expertise and professionalism
• Actively monitor progress of assigned transactions and those of direct reports
• Collect client requirements, obtain market data, review market reports, retain real estate broker partners nationally, oversee site selection and evaluation
• Create requests for proposals (RFPs), negotiate letters of intent, leases, purchase and sale agreements, and prepare approval packages for client's senior management
• Develop occupancy cost savings strategies, evaluate alternative occupancy solutions and financial structures, and refine existing transaction processes
• Monitor and verify commission invoices for accuracy and payment status; maintain and ensure timely updates to the Dealio transaction tracking system
• Team Leadership
• Coach and develop direct reports to reach their full potential
• Lead a diverse team effectively
• Foster the growth of junior talent

An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's, MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred 10-15 years of relevant work experience with at least 4-8 years as a Transaction Manager in commercial real estate
• Proven transaction management experience with demonstrated skills in contract review and lease/purchase and sale negotiations
• Experience working with corporate clients to achieve real estate objectives
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting impacts
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent negotiating, analytical, collaboration, organization/planning, and process management abilities
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate business intelligence/data analytics
• Outstanding client service skills
• Proven ability to manage a team

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position: – per year Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location: On-site –New York, NY

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you’re pursuing.

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