VP, Global Head of Real Estate

ANV Insurance•New York, NY

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About The Position

ANV seeks a commercially astute real estate executive to lead its global real estate and workplace services. Reporting to the CFO, the VP, Global Head of Real Estate will align the portfolio with business priorities, execute commercially competitive transactions, deliver exceptional office environments, and establish a consistently high standard of workplace and client service. This hands-on leadership role spans portfolio strategy, transactions, design and construction, lease administration, facilities, hospitality, physical security, and health and safety. The successful candidate will combine financial discipline and sophisticated deal-making with strong design judgment and the discretion, responsiveness, and attention to detail expected in a demanding financial services environment.

Requirements

12 or more years of progressive corporate real estate and workplace experience, including senior responsibility for a multinational portfolio and direct engagement with executive leadership.
Demonstrated commercial acumen and a strong record of personally leading complex negotiations, evaluating transaction economics, and presenting persuasive investment recommendations to finance leaders.
Substantial experience delivering premium corporate interiors and technically complex office projects, including assessing design quality, scrutinizing construction costs, and holding delivery teams accountable.
Broad operational capability across facilities, hospitality, lease administration, vendor management, security, and workplace services, including experience working across countries and cultures.
Executive presence, sound judgment, discretion, and strong communication skills, with a willingness to engage directly in negotiations, project details, and operational issues.
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, finance, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Ability to travel internationally as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hedge funds, asset management, private equity, financial services, or similarly demanding professional environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal real estate advisor to the CFO and executive leadership, translating business strategy, workforce plans, and growth opportunities into actionable location and occupancy decisions.
Develop a global portfolio strategy balancing cost, flexibility, talent access, operational resilience, and employee and client experience.
Present recommendations and business cases for investment, consolidation, expansion, and relocation, including real estate implications of M&A activity.
Lead site selection and negotiations for leases, renewals, expansions, relocations, and exits; direct brokers and partner with Legal on documentation and risk.
Evaluate occupancy costs, cash flow, capital requirements, landlord incentives, and alternative deal structures; negotiate favorable economics and terms that preserve business flexibility.
Own landlord and broker relationships and oversee lease administration, critical dates, obligations, and occupancy cost reviews across jurisdictions.
Lead projects from feasibility and programming through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and occupancy, with accountability for budget, schedule, quality, and business continuity.
Set standards for architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting, acoustics, meeting technology, and client-facing environments.
Select and direct architects, engineers, project managers, contractors, and specialist vendors; challenge estimates, procurement strategies, and change orders while protecting design intent and long-term value.
Oversee facilities, reception, meeting and event support, food and beverage, mail and shipping, and other workplace services through internal resources and external partners.
Deliver high-touch service for executives, employees, and visiting clients, emphasizing discretion, anticipation of needs, presentation, and prompt issue resolution.
Establish service standards, preventive maintenance programs, vendor performance measures, and escalation procedures across a geographically dispersed portfolio.
Partner with IT on reliable audiovisual and workplace technology, and oversee physical security, access control, and health and safety with internal specialists and local advisors.
Own global real estate operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and reporting; explain variances, identify savings, and make disciplined trade-offs between cost, quality, and service.
Build an effective operating model with clear accountability, appropriate staffing, strong vendor governance, and practical procurement and approval controls.
Lead the real estate transition from the former parent, including TSA exit planning, knowledge transfer, systems and data readiness, and continuity of services.
Lead and develop employees and service partners; establish measures of portfolio efficiency, project delivery, service quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.