Portfolio Manager (Real Estate)

Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Company

Cushman & Wakefield is a global real estate services firm supporting the way people work, shop, and live.

What you will do

• Manage lease, sale, purchase, and sublease transactions from coordination through negotiations, due diligence, legal review, documentation, and dispute resolution.
• Develop portfolio strategies, identify occupancy cost-saving opportunities, validate financial assumptions, and support portfolio action plans.
• Review financial analyses, track revenue, assess lease payment variances, maintain databases, and ensure accurate transaction reporting.
• Implement standardized procedures, maintain lease records and systems, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with real estate standards and governance requirements.
• Lead client meetings, present transaction updates, coordinate site visits, manage vendor setup and invoices, and support sublease and space utilization agreements.
• Work with the RDC Leader and teams in Japan and APAC while mentoring or overseeing the Transaction Coordinator role and supporting contract administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; finance or real estate background preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in real estate transaction management or corporate real estate.
• Must obtain and hold a local real estate salesperson license.
• Ability to read and understand commercial real estate transaction documents, including leases, purchase and sale agreements, subleases, NDAs, estoppels, and assignment agreements.

Nice to have

• LEED, MCR, or CCIM designation.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and agile work environment focused on technology and autonomy.
• Career development and promotion-from-within opportunities.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive employee benefits program.
• Inclusive environment with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.