Transaction Manager

JLL•New York, NY

33d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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 seeking a Transaction Manager to join the Americas Brokerage Group of JLL. The position will support a significant, NY based, global occupier and provide transaction management and related portfolio services. The Transaction Manager will be responsible for ensuring a high level of client satisfaction, by managing a large volume of transactions, delivering upon key client initiatives as well as ensuring consistency in processes, systems and reporting. The individual will manage and execute complex lease and/or capital transactions. This position will be responsible for overseeing regular reporting, budgets, cash flow forecasts, obtaining executive approvals through clients’ approval processes/procedures, and strategic planning.

Requirements

5- 10 years experience in Transaction Management or Corporate Real Estate
Experienced in managing complex transactions and working with high transaction volume
Experience with large, global occupiers
Experience in managing confidential initiatives and knowing when to escalate with urgency, or how to de-escalate and mitigate certain risks
Proven skills in contract review and lease negotiations
Self-starter with ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
Solid understanding of financial and accounting impacts
Strong, verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Detail oriented and able to understand and adhere to process
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Independently manages and executes complex, large, and mid-size transactions with high level of proficiency and knowledge
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
Prepare transaction approval packages for client’s executive management
Negotiates favorable economic and flexible lease terms
Coordinates with field brokers; reviews and finalizes broker engagements and commission invoices to ensure accuracy
Actively monitor progress of assigned transactions
Develop occupancy cost savings strategies; evaluate alternative occupancy solutions
Manages relationships with key stakeholders in the client’s organization
Attend regular client meetings and conference calls
Manage transaction and pipeline reporting to the client through communication and manual pipeline upkeep
Execute and proactively suggest opportunities to improve client transaction management processes
Demonstrates financial acumen
Supports the client with the development of the financial analyses in accordance with client’s process
Responsible for the achievement of key performance indicators, service levels and other measures