Manager, Transactions responsible for managing leasing process at Sun Life. Collaborating with brokers and internal teams to develop strategies and documentation for the Financial Centre portfolio.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing the end-to-end leasing process for the Sun Life Canadian Financial Centre portfolio.
Assist with the proactive development of site strategies and manage critical dates in collaboration with an external brokerage service provider.
Lead critical date management for the Financial Center (FC) portfolio and participate in strategy analysis and development.
Work closely with our North American Brokers and Account Lead on all end-to-end lease documentation.
Liaise with project, operations, security and sustainability teams to gather input into the leasing process.
Work with legal department on all documentation and lease review.
Obtain business unit and executive approval of transactions and ensure documentation is accurately stored.
Provide ad hoc real estate support and market intelligence to business partners and CRE team, as required.
Prepare excel and analysis for NPV and NER calculations.
Write business cases for office renewals/relocations.
Proactively identify leasing gaps or existing process improvements and propose recommended solutions.
Facilitate weekly transaction calls, provide monthly reporting on leasing status.
Requirements
6 - 10 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a corporate real estate leasing/transaction and strategy area
Solid understanding of core project management principles
Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience developing leasing strategies based on critical lease dates, stakeholder inputs and market trends
Thorough understanding of lease documentation and the transaction process
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Skill set to effectively communicate with business partners, internal stakeholders, outsourced providers, peers and management
Comfort in creating quick, targeted analysis and presentation, as needed
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Masters of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) or PMP considered a strong asset
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
20 vacation days per year
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial
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