Director, Transaction Management

Overview

Lead transaction management for a high‑profile real estate portfolio across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• transaction management
• financial analysis
• portfolio optimization
• lease negotiation
• business case
• budget tracking

Tasks

-Align portfolio plans with client real estate objectives. -Manage key stakeholders, transaction negotiations, and legal document review. -Expand account services and engage in business development, fostering senior-level relationships. -Conduct transition review meetings post-lease execution. -Lead transaction teams and service delivery across North and South America. -Collaborate with functional partners for financial analyses and business case development. -Develop and provide strategic real estate advice. -Partner with senior operational groups to identify real estate needs and opportunities. -Optimize portfolio according to client workplace strategies. -Ensure financial data accuracy and compliance with state real estate standards. -Identify and implement occupancy cost-saving and expansion/contraction strategies. -Liaise with counsel for lease document preparation. -Participate in ad hoc portfolio and transaction-related exercises. -Ensure consistency between C&W service areas and client real estate functions. -Execute complex, high-value transactions. -Manage real estate professionals to effectively negotiate lease, sale, sublease, and/or purchase terms. -Organize market updates and best practice presentations as part of a global team. -Support business case development and strategic plan execution. -Oversee documentation flow and client communications. -Draft decision documents based on business justifications. -Communicate project parameters based on client needs. -Oversee budgeting and revenue tracking.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• master's
• 7+ years
• transaction
• financial
• negotiation

What You Bring

-Communication Proficiency (oral and written) -Bachelor's Degree required, Master's preferred. -Proficiency in managing high-level, complex transactions and contract compliance. -Minimum seven years of experience in transaction management or corporate real estate. -Willingness to travel up to 10%. -Client Service Skills -Financial Acumen & Negotiation Skills -Ability to Manage Ambiguity -Presentation Skills

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About Cushman & Wakefield

-With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight. -Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management. -The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare. -A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.

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