Sr. Transaction Manager

JLL•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. We are currently seeking an experienced real estate transaction professional to join our Transaction Management team as a Senior Transaction Manager supporting a corporate healthcare client headquartered in the San Francisco Bay area. This role is located in Southern California. The individual would be a key leader on a team dedicated to providing real estate strategy, transactional services, financial and qualitative analysis and account management to our Client, with a primary focus in the greater Southern California area. Specific duties include working with the Client to develop real estate strategies and set business objectives for real estate acquisition, identifying suitable alternatives to support those objectives, procuring real estate on behalf of the client through the negotiation of lease and purchase agreements and working with the national leadership team on ongoing initiatives to improve service delivery. The Sr. Transaction Manager will manage and execute lease and/or capital transactions while fostering client relationships and business growth. S/He will be responsible for overseeing and preparing regular reporting, budgets, cash flow forecasts, memorandum documenting significant client issues and strategic planning. S/He will work primarily in a leadership role on on complex projects. S/He Works independently or as part of a team; will supervise or manage the workload of Senior Analysts and Analysts. S/He will also work on and will be asked to direct special projects/assignments as needed. The Sr. Transaction Manager will manage and work with professionals across a wide variety of disciplines and business units.

Requirements

Knowledge of real estate leasing and sales transactions
Analytical ability, both financial and qualitative
Advanced technology skills (MS Office Suite + emerging technology)
Modeling complex occupancy scenarios, including multi-facility consolidations, city plans and metro area strategies
Attention to detail
Organization Skills
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
Negotiation, Leasing and Interpersonal skills
Work effectively independently and within a team
Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with business and clients
Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Business, Finance or Real Estate
5 years of relevant work experience
at least 2 years as a Transaction Manager
Real estate brokerage or salesperson license required
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience preferred
Portfolio Strategy experience desired
Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manage Client Relationships
Assume key transaction responsibilities for strategic clients
Provide advice on client transactions
Attend and lead regular client meetings and conference calls
Interact with Client’s strategic business partners and stakeholders
Improve client transaction management processes
Work directly with clients and team members to resolve financial model, transaction and landlord issues
Manage building tours with the client
Manage transaction reporting to the clients
Independently manages and executes complex, large, and mid-size transactions with high level of proficiency and knowledge
Delivers measurable value by negotiating favorable economic and flexible lease terms for the client.
Assist Client in completing a large number of transactions annually and independently execute lease and capital transactions of all types and sizes while adhering to JLL’s and the Client’s processes and standards for expertise and professionalism
Actively monitor progress of assigned transactions as well as those of direct reports
Collect client requirements, obtain market data, review market reports, retain real estate broker partners nationally, oversee site selection and site evaluation, create requests for proposals (RFP’s), negotiate letters of intent, leases, purchase and sale agreements, and prepare approval packages for client’s senior management
Develop occupancy cost savings strategies, develop and evaluate alternative occupancy solutions and financial structures and refine existing transaction processes and procedures
Review commission invoices for accuracy and progress on payment; review transaction information within JLL’s systems for accuracy and assure it is updated regularly
Helping the Real Estate Services Lead and the Account Director expand account services and participate in business development opportunities
Participating in opportunities to develop new business with Account Directors and other key stakeholders
Helping drive revenue and manage an account’s adjusted growth margin year-to-year growth
Proactively manage, identify and present to client unforeseen transaction opportunities
Coaching and developing team members including attracting and retaining top talent
Assist junior transaction team members with complicated transactions/ financial analysis / modeling