Commercial Real Estate Business Manager – Senior Associate

Business Management optimizes business performance by helping to promote key initiatives. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor and counterweight to Business and Group Heads, playing a critical part in shaping the future of Commercial Real Estate. You will have the opportunity to identify, escalate, and mitigate business risks while advancing innovation and strategic transformation. Your insights and collaboration will influence decision-making at the highest levels, ensuring our business remains agile and competitive. Join us to make a meaningful impact on our organization and the clients we serve.

As a Senior Associate in the Commercial Real Estate Finance & Business Management team, you will serve as a strategic partner to the Commercial Real Estate Head of Credit Originations, advancing both immediate business transformation and long-term strategic planning.

Job responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication and alignment among internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams, to advance key initiatives.
• Develop and deliver high-quality presentations and reports for a variety of audiences, ensuring clear, and professional communication of business priorities and progress.
• Promote collaboration across Commercial Real Estate and the broader organization, integrating firm wide developments and best practices into Commercial Real Estate strategies.
• Assess and prioritize new business requests, ensuring optimal integration into ongoing and future strategic plans.
• Oversee the management and evolution of the strategic project portfolio, ensuring timely incorporation of new ideas and initiatives.
• Forge innovation in product development and business optimization, leveraging market intelligence and internal insights to identify and capitalize on new opportunities.
• Analyze data and market trends to inform strategic decision-making and identify areas for growth and improvement.
• Monitor the execution of strategic initiatives, track key performance indicators, and provide regular updates and insights to leadership and sales teams.
• Support business case development for new initiatives, including financial analysis and resource recommendations.
• Streamline and coordinate management meetings and communications, ensuring leadership is well-prepared and informed on project status and strategic priorities.
• Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments, ensuring Commercial Real Estate business practices remain compliant and responsive to change.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 3 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate, capital markets, or related fields.
• Comprehensive understanding of capital markets and commercial real estate, with advanced awareness of market and regulatory trends.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven organizational and project management abilities, with a track record of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant business tools (Tableau, Salesforce, etc.).
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, demonstrating initiative, analytical thinking, and independent problem-solving.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and communicate actionable recommendations.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and across teams.
• Advanced understanding of legal and regulatory considerations relevant to Commercial Real Estate.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• General real estate knowledge; experience in product development, business transformation, or regulatory change management is advantageous.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting platforms is preferred.