Knight Frank is in the midst of a dynamic growth and transformation within its Occupier business. Following key client wins and strategic hires, we are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to support our expanding APAC operations.
Senior Manager - Transaction Management
Job Role
This is a client-facing role and the Senior Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of transaction management services across major APAC markets. The position requires close collaboration with brokers, consultants, and client stakeholders to ensure high-quality execution and seamless service delivery.
The ideal candidate will bring several years of international transaction management experience with a strong focus on the APAC region. Success in this role requires excellent time management, attention to detail, cultural awareness, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively within a team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Management:
- Execute real estate strategies aligned with the client's overall objectives.
- Support the Account Lead and wider team with project initiation, scope definition, assignment prioritization, and adherence to timelines.
- Coordinate broker selection, subject matter experts, and business partners, facilitating client approvals where required.
- Prepare a variety of analyses and documentation, including market comparable reports, RFPs, proposal comparisons, letters of intent, and brokers opinions of value.
- Contribute to transaction strategy, including reviewing commercial negotiations, tracking lease discussions, analysing financial/non-financial comparisons, coordinating with legal teams, and monitoring lease expirations and critical dates.
- Collaborate with local brokers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery across markets.
- Track KPIs and manage billing.
- Maintain project tracking systems and prepare status updates, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Experience and Skills
Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in transaction management, portfolio management, investment strategy, or a related field, with strong exposure to the APAC region.
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Commercial acumen, with the ability to develop and interpret financial models.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail.
- Cultural awareness and adaptability across diverse APAC markets.
- Fluency in an additional APAC language is an advantage.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.