Transaction Management Director

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.

SUMMARY

The JLL CRE Transaction Management Director will support the Global Transaction Management Lead to deliver exceptional transaction management services that meet the needs of the JLL businesses. S/he will work as a player-coach, overseeing global transaction activity (mainly Americas region). S/he will work with professionals across a wide variety of disciplines and business units, including local markets brokerage, occupancy planning, project management, facilities, legal, and portfolio strategy professionals. S/He will support developing and implementing transaction governance globally, support strategic planning, and support other special projects and initiatives as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Deliver Outstanding Transaction Services

• Develop and implement global transaction management governance, clearly differentiating what should be standardized and governed, while enabling local customization where appropriate
• Drive improvements to transaction processes and guardrails to improve efficiency, quality, and transparency
• Orchestrate complex activities across multiple geographies
• Collaborate with Portfolio Strategy, Legal, Occupancy, Facilities, and Projects professionals to align with and provide an integrated service delivery model, leveraging Legal, BI, and Technology partners to drive success.
• Be the trusted advisor for complex transactions and strategies, leading and/or providing advice
• Own the full transaction life cycle, whether directly or indirectly - monitor critical dates, discern client requirements, evaluate the market, oversee site selection processes, manage local brokers, negotiate deal terms, support legal review, prepare deal approval packages and business cases, and complete closeout activities.
• Expertly prepare and evaluate financial analyses and forecasts
• Work withing JLL CRE to help develop real estate strategies that support business needs and contribute to CRE's capital planning processes.
• Manage communication cadences, always having clear objectives, agendas, and outcomes

Revenue Growth

• Monitor and manage commission/revenue projections to a target
• Proactively manage,identify and present to unforeseen transaction opportunities
• Oversee commission invoices for accuracy and progress on payment (ensure accuracy, update regularly)
• Ensure JLL meets/exceeds each client service level agreement (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience in managing complex transactions to successful outcomes
• Naturally proactive with the innate ability to identify risks in delivery before they become issues
• Results-oriented with confidence to liaise effectively with all levels of the organization, building stakeholder trust
• Organized and efficient to meet deliverables
• High level of integrity, enabling strong team and stakeholder trust
• Bias for action, always executing with urgency
• Persuasive, with the ability to succinctly convey information to drive consensus
• Strategic thinking, with ability to absorb and translate broad concepts and ideas into clear and logical tactics
• Positive mind set and a "can do" attitude while multi-tasking, driving change, and delivering efficiencies
• Firm on principles, with discernment to be flexible when appropriate
• Continuous improvement mentality
• Work well under pressure and support the team without compromising quality

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

*Bachelor's degree, preferred

*Masters, MBA or other advanced degree, preferred

*8 years of relevant work experience with at least 5 years as a Transaction Manager, preferred

*Proven acumen in all transaction types

*Experience working with corporate clients to achieve real estate objectives

*Real estate brokerage or salesperson license

*MRICS, CCIM, MCR, and related certifications, preferred

Estimated total compensation for this position:

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .

Location:

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may contact us at Accommodation Requests. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

California Residents only

If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view ourSupplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information.If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.