What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transaction/Leasing Manager position at Edward Jones?
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 14-Nov-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
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Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.
¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Overview:
The Home Office Real Estate Division is seeking a highly organized and experienced real estate transaction manager to oversee all aspects of real estate transactions from inception to completion within a designated portion of the firm's real estate portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the real estate market, exceptional time management and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple cross functional stakeholders. This role is critical in ensuring that real estate transactions are completely efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with legal requirements and EDJ company standards.
What you will do:
The Home Office Real Estate Division is seeking a highly organized and experienced real estate transaction manager to oversee all aspects of real estate transactions from inception to completion within a designated portion of the firm's real estate portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the real estate market, exceptional time management and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple cross functional stakeholders. This role is critical in ensuring that real estate transactions are completely efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with legal requirements and EDJ company standards.
What you will do:
- Provide comprehensive oversight of real estate lease transaction from inception to completion ensuring timely negotiation of transactions and achievement of desired lease terms.
- Advise stakeholders on matters requiring in depth knowledge of real estate industry, related cross-functional processes, and display a high capacity for independent decision making.
- Negotiate a broad range of real estate transactions including new leases, renewals, terminations, etc., including comprehensive lease document preparation and negotiation.
- Manage all aspects of real estate transaction timeline, ensuring that all necessary steps are completed in accordance with set deadlines
- Oversee accurate and timely administration of existing leases by influencing proper lease administration protocols and execution.
- Communicate and set expectations related to the transactions process to stakeholders at all levels of the firm (including senior leadership) in a comprehensive and easily digestible manner.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all parties related to transaction facilitating clear and effective communication, while providing regular status updates to applicable parties and addressing questions or concerns promptly. Including communications with senior firm leaders.
- Deliver exceptional customer service experience for all stakeholders while adhering to internal guidelines and ensuring desired outcomes for the firm.
- Cross-functional leadership skills and ability to coordinate and provide alignment across multiple service lines working alongside both internal stakeholders and vendors.
- Strong organizational skills in managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
- Strong understanding of key commercial lease and legal terms with ability to effectively communicate negotiated terms into lease and legal documents
What you need:
- Associate's degree required
- 6-10 years of real estate industry experience, particularly in lease negotiations and transaction management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Financial and real estate acumen with a client focused approach
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Project management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient in technology
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Additional experience in facility management, property management and/or lease administration
- In house corporate real estate experience
- 11-14 years of real estate industry experience
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Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.