Senior Executive/Assistant Manager - Real Estate Transaction Management Job ID 49108 Posted 06-Feb-2025 Areas of Interest Transaction Management Location(s) Kuala Lumpur - Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia The Client is a multinational conglomerate who is a market leader in providing building solutions and infrastructure development. The Assistant Transaction Manager will be responsible for providing support on ongoing management of real estate transaction activities, encompassing offices & industrial units across the SEA and Pacific regions. Prepares, recommends, and implements a portfolio-wide transaction strategy. Coordinates field resources and other stakeholders or self-performs in the execution of lease renewals, new site acquisitions, disposition of surplus space through subleasing, early lease termination and more. **The roles are dedicated to the APAC team and will provide support in three key areas:** + Transactional Operations (internal and external reporting, fee forecasting, financial analysis, financial approval, and portfolio analysis), + Transaction Manager backup work with the Transaction Manager on activities in their Region, ready to take on part of the portfolio. + Governance (system utilisation both client and CBRE systems) + The primary focus is on the transaction management activity, but it will involve contacts with the other service lines, within the APAC region and beyond. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Assist in implementing real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. Assist with project initiation and scope definition, prioritisation of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments and governance. + Coordinate field broker selection and other required resources or self-performs, subject matter experts, and business partners. If necessary, facilitate client review and approval of proposed team resources for the purpose of transaction execution. **EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE** + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent + Degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Engineering or related discipline + 3+ years in the real estate industry + Account/client management skill + Excellent communication (verbal & written), presentation and negotiation skills, diplomatic but assertive + Proactively managing customer relationships + An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills + Commercial acumen + Multi-tasking and sensitive to cross-cultural exposures + Organizing and prioritising a large and varied workload + Account managing / planning + Financial analysis / modelling + Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Power Point , Word etc.). Proficient with Excel (needs to manage, analyse and present data using Excel) + Ability to respond effectively to highly sensitive issues. + Ability to enable client’s decision making by providing relevant information decks . + Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, management, and client groups to take desired action. + Must be able to act as the client’s spokesperson and lead the dialogue with landlords/ 3rd parties. + Ability to write reports and articles using a clear and comprehensive style. + Fluency in English. Preference to have working level Mandarin and Malay language skills. + Understands how to prepare, review, analyse, and interpret financial analysis including P&L and cash flow projections, NPV (net present value), and/or IRR (internal rate of return) to enable clients to make more informed decisions. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)