Portfolio Manager

Job Title
Portfolio Manager (TM Lead)

Job Description Summary
Job Description
**Portfolio Manager – Transaction Management Lead

Grade - Associate

Department - Occupier Management, GOS
Reports To - Regional Account Manager
Location: United Kingdom (London preferred)**
We are recruiting for a Portfolio Manager to join one of key clients within the Global Occupier team you will be responsible for delivery of portfolio management services as described in statement of work summary for the specific account within the assigned geography.

General Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring transactions are managed at the highest standard and portfolio management team is effectively managing the day-to-day transaction requirements of a portfolio of properties on behalf client within assigned geography.

Responsibilities will include people management, client relationship management and working closely with portfolio strategy team to develop and implement transaction strategy for all asset types within portfolio. In addition, person will work closely with account leadership to ensure TM best practices are rolled out on account and support the necessary training of a multi- regional team.

Within day-today responsibilities will also include managing transactions (broker selection, transaction oversight and reporting, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures, development and presentation of business case and closeout.

Key Responsibilities – Transaction Management

• Assist with the implementation of portfolio plans that align with client's real estate goals and objectives
• Collaborate with C&W and non C&W brokerage professionals to ensure effective negotiations of business terms for a wide variety of transactions including lease, sale, sublease and purchase
• Manage the flow of key documentation and client communications
• Review, and interpret financial analysis
• Oversee revenue tracking of all transactions
• Maintain database of transaction activity
• Ensure accuracy of all transaction reports
• Present transaction activity to client
• Lead and/or facilitate client meetings
• Provide suggestions for process and technical improvements relating to the transaction process
• Assist with the on-boarding of new team members

Process Management

• Assist with the development of standard forms and procedures
• Implement standardized processes/playbooks that create maximum efficiencies and add value
• Assist in measuring transactional performance
• Ensure that all client and broker engagement documentation is executed

Transaction Management

• Coordinate field broker selection process
• Assist with determining client needs and communicate project parameters
• Coordinate negotiations and management of transactions
• Coordinate legal review of all client leased/owned documents
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and reporting
• Coordinate client site visits/market tours
• Ensure all State real estate standards are met

Strategic Planning

• Assist in the development of strategic real estate plans
• Work with portfolio strategy team to identify occupancy cost opportunities
• Ensure implementation of agreed upon strategy
• Produce and/or support business case development
• Execute strategies by developing action plans

Knowledge & Experience

• 5+ years of transaction management experience, preferably with finance sector experience
• People management experience
• Global TM experience
• Demonstrable technical competence in property management
• Basic IT skills (word-processing and spreadsheets)
• General practice background for or within either a corporate, public sector or private practice
• Degree level estate management qualification or equivalent desired
• Membership of RICS

INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"