Real Estate Transaction Manager

US Bank • Chicago, IL

43d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Real Estate Transaction Manager will focus on all asset types and transaction types for a complex, leased and owned, owner-occupied portfolio with heavy Retail component. Given the size and diversity of U.S. Bank's real estate portfolio, the Real Estate Transaction Manager may support asset acquisitions, third-party leasing, and subleasing, as well as, asset management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• 12 or more years of related experience, preferably in corporate and commercial real estate

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of leading a professional level team
• Deep expertise in commercial real estate transactions across asset types beyond office (e.g. retail, cash vault, data centers, specialty, etc.)
• Experience as corporate real estate (CRE) governance and with owner-occupied portfolios
• Proven ability to manage high value leasing renewals, acquisitions, dispositions, subleasing, and asset management
• Strong analytical skills in market analysis, financial modeling, and contract negotiation
• Skilled in managing commercial brokerage partners and cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinker with strong financial analysis, forecasting, and planning skills (GAAP knowledge; Excel proficiency)
• Ability to develop and communicate investment recommendations (PowerPoint proficiency)
• Proven track record of creating value and delivering impactful results
• Active real estate license, advanced degree, professional team leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Portfolio analysis to identify advanced opportunities
• Market and asset analysis to determine highest and best use and value
• Recommending transaction strategy
• Managing third party broker activity including renewal pipeline management and asset disposition programs
• Financial and qualitative analysis of proposals
• Managing negotiations and contract documentation
• Assuring timely execution

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees