Senior Transaction Manager

Job TitleSenior Transaction ManagerJob Description SummaryJob DescriptionSenior Transaction Manager (9-month FTC)Global Occupier ServicesLondonCushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 53,000 employees in more than 60 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world.Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $9.5 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory.Role Profile:Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a pro-active individual with 5+ years commercial real estate and transaction experience to join our fast-growing Global Occupier Services team. working within the Integrated Portfolio Management (IPM) Group, focused on a specific Logistics & Industrial client.The Associate will play a central role in the delivery of end-to-end real estate transactions across EMEA and APAC. The position is execution-focused, requiring strong coordination, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage complex, multi-market transaction programmes.As the Sr. Transaction Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day transaction management oversight for a complex real estate portfolio. Responsibilities include: diligent oversight of transactions from initiation through execution, program management of stakeholder inputs, and oversight of account team support including, but not limited to, transaction managers, transaction coordinators, and/or transaction analysts.The Sr. Transaction Manager shall also be accountable for client budgeting, internal revenue management, and adherence to account and transaction level KPIs. The Sr. Transaction Manager will embody our team philosophy “Client First, Insight Always, Execution Excellence”, ensuring every deliverable reflects the team’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact.Role and Responsibilities:Lead the delivery of end-to-end real estate transactions for a specific client in EMEA / APAC, including acquisitions, disposals, lease renewals, regears, and build-to-suit projectsAct as the primary point of coordination for transaction execution, managing timelines, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes aligned with client objectivesProvide advisory support on L&I occupier requirements, including site selection, network optimisation, lease strategy, and market dynamicsManage and coordinate internal Cushman & Wakefield teams (including agency, capital markets, PDS, legal and finance) and external consultants to ensure seamless transaction deliveryMaintain strong communication with clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, providing clear and timely reporting on progress, risks, and key decisionsDrive consistency and best practice in transaction management processes Identify opportunities to enhance transaction outcomes through market insight, commercial negotiation, and deal structuringBuild and maintain strong relationships with local market teams to ensure effective execution and access to local market intelligenceContribute to the continuous improvement of transaction management processes, tools, and data quality.Qualifications:Degree level qualification in Business or similar is preferred but not essentialMembership of any professional bodies that require a level of proficiency in key skills is a benefitCore Skills & Experience:A proven track record in managing clients and delivering transactional real estate projects internationallyA passion for the L&I sector.Understanding the trends, terminology and the players.Demonstrable ability to take responsibility of sizeable and complex client instructions.Experience on BTS projects would be a useful skill.Demonstrable technical competence in areas relevant to the roleExperience in business development, networking and building relationships internally and externallyFinancial acumen Pro-active approachExperience in managing people and teamsOwnership of project planning and deliveryGood commercial acumen, negotiation skills and understanding of market dynamicsAbility to network and build relationships internally and externallyMinimum of 5 years of Real Estate experience or similar in a transaction management role in the real estate services sectorBehaviours & Personal Qualities:Good communication skills verbal and written and is able to adapt the style to different situations and clientsAbility to make informed decisions and take responsibility for outcomesProven ability to drive entrepreneurial activity and innovationAbility to manage multiple projects at the same time, maintaining an excellent quality of serviceProactive and solution orientedGood commercial awareness and financial analysis skillsTeam player and enjoys working as part of an account teamCushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield” #J-18808-Ljbffr