Leasing Manager

Citizens Financial Group • Johnston, RI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the Retail Strategy & Leasing Team in the Property Services organization, the Leasing Manager will work together with a team of highly skilled corporate real estate professionals to expand and optimize the bank's retail portfolio consisting of 1,000+ locations across 15 states and Washington DC. You will lead site selection, due diligence, and lease negotiation for a portion of the retail real estate portfolio as the bank looks to optimize and expand, while working closely with key stakeholders and partners to deliver on our obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• A firm understanding of key cost drivers, metrics, and benchmarks
• Proactive and inquisitive, challenging existing processes and championing better and more efficient approaches
• Collaborative, perseverant, with strong communications skills to support your position in a large organization
• Work towards and support the success of organizational initiatives and goals
• Strong financial acumen and storytelling capability
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Corporate real estate designations (MCR, QPCR, etc...)
• Experience with Accruent/Lucernex and iOffice tools a plus

Responsibilities

• Compiling market intelligence on target trade areas and educating business on each individual micro market.
• Lead site selection process for new locations and relocations of retail sites.
• Work with key vendors, including brokers and architects, to perform due diligence on properties to understand viability for adhering to Citizens’ brand and business standards.
• Articulating business terms and financial impact to key stakeholders for modeling and business case purposes.
• Partnering with legal counsel and brokers to negotiate leases that align with business strategy and risk tolerance.
• Team up with internal design and construction partners to ensure smooth transition from leasing to permitting and construction.
• Constant communication with business line stakeholders on status and drivers of site search and lease progress.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• retirement benefits
• maternity/paternity leave
• flexible work arrangements
• education reimbursement
• wellness programs
• paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level