UOB

VP, Leasing Lead, Real Estate Portfolio Strategy, Corporate Real Estate Services

UOB
BankingCentral Region (City Area)OnsitePosted 1 week ago

About the role

Senior executive role leading global real-estate leasing strategy for a large semiconductor company, overseeing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio and managing landlord negotiations, site selection, and long-term space planning across all regions.

BankingOnsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute global leasing strategy for a multi-billion-dollar real-estate portfolio supporting semiconductor operations
  • Lead negotiations with landlords, brokers, and legal teams to secure favorable lease terms and mitigate risk
  • Oversee site selection and due diligence for new facilities, expansions, and renewals across all global regions
  • Manage end-to-end lease transactions including RFP processes, financial modeling, and lease abstracts
  • Partner with business units, finance, and operations to align real-estate decisions with corporate growth plans and capital allocation
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key landlords, brokers, and external service providers globally
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize portfolio utilization, cost efficiency, and sustainability
  • Provide executive-level reporting and analytics on portfolio performance, market trends, and strategic recommendations

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate real-estate leasing and portfolio strategy, preferably within technology or industrial sectors
  • Proven track record negotiating complex, high-value commercial leases exceeding $100M in aggregate
  • Strong financial acumen with ability to build and present detailed ROI, NPV, and cash-flow models for real-estate investments
  • Experience managing global real-estate portfolios across North America, Asia, and Europe
  • Expert knowledge of commercial lease structures, legal terms, and market standards
  • Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams including legal, finance, construction, and facilities
  • Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to influence C-suite stakeholders
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally as needed