Real Estate Manager

Morningstar • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Group: Morningstar’s Real Estate and Facilities Management team is searching for a Corporate Real Estate Manager to oversee multiple initiatives across the global organization. In this role you will manage existing real estate portfolio programs and drive real estate transactions, all while adhering to our Morningstar’s mission to foster an innovative and inclusive culture, ensure business resiliency, and deliver exceptional value.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience preferred.
• Proven leadership, program, and change management skills to support portfolio transformations, including global/regional office consolidation.
• Ability to engage and influence across business units and corporate groups to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility to accommodate work schedules across North America, EMEA, and APAC time zones.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or a strong interest in real estate fundamentals is preferred.
• Basic understanding of leases and lease terms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transaction Management: Oversee and manage day-to-day leasing and project execution across our global real estate portfolio.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in property management systems and databases.
• Prepare, review, and ensure compliance of all transaction documentation.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and compliance teams to streamline the transaction process.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates and address inquiries.
• Assist with audits related to real estate financial obligations.
• Team Support & Collaboration Provide administrative support to teams, including scheduling meetings and organizing files.
• Facilitate Transaction Management meetings, documenting discussions and tracking follow-up actions.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and policies for transaction management.
• Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, landlords, and Corporate Real Estate partners.
• Collaborate with key functions such as People & Culture, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Sustainability to drive organizational goals.
• Engage with Corporate Real Estate partners to gather insights on industry trends and market developments.

Benefits

• Financial Health 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary Stock Ownership Potential Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
• Physical Health Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
• Emotional Health Trust-Based Time Off 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave Adoption Assistance Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Health Charitable Matching Gifts program Dollars for Doers volunteer program Paid volunteering days 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
• Total Cash Compensation Range $104,950.00 - 188,925.00 USD Annual Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
• Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change.

What This Job Offers

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