Looking from Occupier/GCC background only

- This person will manage corporate ,New office lease acquisitions, renewals-Corporate real estate.

- We are looking at corporate State acquisition system, so either small and medium (which are like 400 - 500). The large campus offices are covering a few million square feet

- Need to know how to write up a strategy, hot to build business case in terms of getting senior level support, go for a new location, new space acquisition, cost save analysis

- Looking for someone who represent occupier-not service provider or property provider you should have experience with these key responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

- Develop and implement real estate strategies that support Bank's business goals and growth.

- Office sizes range from a small size spread over a few thousand square feet to campuses spread over a million square foot

Portfolio Management:

- Oversee the full lifecycle of properties, including acquisitions, leasing, and dispositions.

Lease Administration:

- Negotiate and manage commercial lease agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.

Financial Management:

- Develop and manage real estate budgets, monitor expenses, and analyze financial performance to maximize profitability.

Market Analysis:

- Conduct market research and analyze trends to identify and evaluate real estate opportunities and investment strategies.

Stakeholder Coordination:

- Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., finance, security, technology, legal, capital projects) and external partners (brokers, legal counsels).

Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure all real estate activities comply with Bank specified process and applicable regulations.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

- An MBA degree with additional qualifications in real estate, business administration, or a related field is required.

- This should be coupled with an overall experience in the Corporate Real Estate Strategy and Leasing

Technical Skills:

- Proficiency in storytelling, presentation skills and Microsoft Office, particularly Power-point, Excel, and real estate valuation principles is essential.

Soft Skills:

- Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills are crucial for managing diverse stakeholders.

- Ability to interact with C-Suite executives and be the backup for Director - Corporate Real Estate and Location Strategy

Industry Knowledge:

- A solid understanding of real estate market trends, property management, and relevant legal procedures.

Highly Valued Skills may include:

- Candidates with experience in Banking, Finance Global Capability Centres in the Corporate Real Estate Leasing preferred.

- Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Purpose of the role:

- To manage the development of real estate strategies, purchase and disposal processes of commercial real estate within the bank's corporate portfolio.

Accountabilities:

- Proposal and implementation of strategic initiatives to integrate the business strategy with the bank's corporate portfolio including offices, retail branches, call centres and data centres.

- Management of transaction services, real estate contract negotiations & deal analysis with regards to the acquisition, purchase, leasing, re-gearing, decommissioning and disposal of the real estate holdings.

- Collaboration across departments and stakeholder groups to develop and execute real estate strategies aligned with the bank's objectives.

- Identification and pursuit of real estate opportunities and risks through the execution of market research to support the supply and demand of building space management, utilisation, cost effectiveness and flexibility within the bank's corporate portfolio.

Vice President Expectations:

- To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..

- If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..

- If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others..