Overview
State Street is seeking a Real Estate Asset Manager to be based out of London or Dublin within its Global Realty Services (GRS) team in EMEA. The Real Estate Asset Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for all UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and Middle East stakeholder real‑estate and facilities requirements. The role involves advising, challenging and guiding stakeholders to achieve the best real‑estate and facilities solutions for the Bank as a whole. The position oversees an annual budget of approximately $73m and is responsible for capital projects, annual operating expenditure covering both soft (e.g., reception, mailroom, catering, cleaning) and hard (mechanical and electrical engineering/infrastructure maintenance) services, and all other real‑estate costs such as rent, rates, service charges and utilities. The portfolio comprises roughly 570,000 sq ft across 11 buildings, with about 60% of the space in Canary Wharf.
Location & Work Model
The role will be performed in London or Dublin, in a hybrid model (four days onsite, one day remote).
Responsibilities
Creating an open dialogue with stakeholders to understand operating objectives and deliver efficient execution with clear communication.
Determining stakeholders’ business priorities and tailoring solutions while balancing corporate‑wide objectives, governance and standards.
Influencing stakeholders to co‑create agreed strategic real‑estate solutions.
Managing the relationship with the current outsourced partner for facilities services delivery across the portfolio.
Building relationships and collaborating with other GRS groups – Transaction Management, Engineering and Project Management, Research and Analytics, and Governance & Compliance.
Managing the GRS capital and operating budgets for the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and Middle East portfolio.
Articulating the objectives and services of GRS to all stakeholders.
Developing real‑estate solutions and strategies that drive efficient use of all real‑estate assets.
Identifying and acting on unique opportunities for cost savings and improved space utilisation.
Skills and Competencies
Strong client focus and ability to balance and advance business objectives within corporate standards and governance.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; must articulate business cases.
Analytical mindset with ability to directly influence outcomes.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
Proven problem‑solving abilities.
Attention to detail and ability to comprehend complex concepts.
Team‑based and matrix‑management work experience.
Education & Qualifications
Relevant experience in corporate real‑estate and client relationship management, including strategy development, leasing, and/or workplace/facilities management.
Professional real‑estate related qualification is advantageous but not required.
Experience managing internal and external/outsourced staff.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We foster an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work‑life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job ID: R-790639
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