Retail Real Estate Manager

As part of the Retail Strategy & Leasing Team in the Property Services organization, the Retail Real Estate Manager will work together with a team of highly skilled corporate real estate professionals to expand and optimize the bank's retail portfolio consisting of 1,000+ locations across 15 states and Washington DC. You will lead site selection, due diligence, and lease negotiation for a portion of the retail real estate portfolio as the bank looks to optimize and expand, while working closely with key stakeholders and partners to deliver on our obligations.

Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Compiling market intelligence on target trade areas and educating business on each individual micro market.
• Lead site selection process for new locations and relocations of retail sites.
• Work with key vendors, including brokers and architects, to perform due diligence on properties to understand viability for adhering to Citizens’ brand and business standards.
• Articulating business terms and financial impact to key stakeholders for modeling and business case purposes.
• Partnering with legal counsel and brokers to negotiate leases that align with business strategy and risk tolerance.
• Team up with internal design and construction partners to ensure smooth transition from leasing to permitting and construction.
• Constant communication with business line stakeholders on status and drivers of site search and lease progress.
• Up to 25% of time spent travelling

Desired skills:

• A firm understanding of key cost drivers, metrics, and benchmarks
• Proactive and inquisitive, challenging existing processes and championing better and more efficient approaches
• Collaborative, perseverant, with strong communications skills to support your position in a large organization
• Work towards and support the success of organizational initiatives and goals
• Strong financial acumen and storytelling capability
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills
• Experience with Accruent/Lucernex and iOffice tools a plus

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

• Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree
  • Corporate real estate designations (MCR, QPCR, etc...)

Hours & Work Schedule

• Hours per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: M-F 8:30-5

Pay Transparency
The salary range for this position is $116,000.00- $146,000 per year plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is
based on various factors including but not limited to the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work
arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid
time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit

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