Director - Transactions Management

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Job Title:  Transactions Management Lead- India
Location: Bangalore, India 
About the Role: We seek a strategic Transaction Management leader to drive high value and complex real estate transactions across India, focusing on risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and accelerated project delivery while ensuring commercial optimization and compliance adherence for our key corporate client.
Key Strategic Responsibilities:
Strategic Transaction Leadership & Risk Management
•    Drive high-impact transaction strategies aligned with client business objectives
•    Lead risk assessment and mitigation strategies across complex transactions
•    Ensure commercial optimization through innovative deal structuring and drive outcome through effective brokerage team management
•    Develop contingency plans for critical transactions and portfolio initiatives
•    Champion best practices in transaction governance and control mechanisms
Stakeholder & End-User Success Management
•    Orchestrate stakeholder alignment across client leadership, business units, and end-users
•    Drive strategic engagement with key market players and internal decision-makers
•    Ensure end-user satisfaction through proactive requirement management
•    Foster strong relationships with developers, brokers, landlords, and market influencers
Commercial & Performance Excellence
•    Optimize commercial outcomes through strategic negotiation and market leverage
•    Drive cost optimization initiatives across transaction lifecycle
•    Implement performance metrics and tracking mechanisms
•    Ensure value maximization in every transaction
•    Lead portfolio optimization strategies
Project Delivery & Critical Timeline Management
•    Drive accelerated project delivery through systematic approach
•    Manage critical date obligations and milestone achievements
•    Implement early warning systems for timeline and KPI risks
•    Ensure seamless coordination between multiple project streams
•    Lead concurrent transaction execution across multiple markets
Compliance & Governance
•    Ensure regulatory and legal compliance assurance across all transaction activities
•    Maintain robust documentation and approval processes
•    Drive adherence to client-specific governance requirements
•    Implement transaction audit mechanisms
•    Manage risk reporting and escalation protocols
Qualifications:
•    Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
•    Minimum 12-15 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, with at least 7 years managing large corporate accounts in India 
•    Proven track record in developing and maintaining long-term client relationships at senior levels.
•    Extensive knowledge of the Indian real estate market, including legal and regulatory frameworks across different cities/regions.
•    Strong understanding of corporate real estate strategies and their alignment with business objectives.
•    Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
•    Outstanding leadership abilities with experience in managing cross-functional teams.
•    Fluency in English
•    Strong financial acumen and proficiency in real estate analytics and reporting.
•    Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and collaborate with global teams.
•    Proficiency in relevant real estate software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office suite.
We offer a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work with one of our most valued clients in the dynamic Indian real estate market.
If you are a strategic thinker with a client-centric approach and a deep understanding of corporate real estate in India, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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

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