We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Global Lease Administration Manager. This role will support both regional and global lease administration functions, play a key role in overseeing lease administration while collaborating with various teams to support the Firm's real estate strategies.
In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. This is a Director level position within Corporate Real Estate, which is responsible for overseeing the Firm’s Global Portfolio, workplace design program and leasing activities of the Firm's properties. May also include the purchasing of properties and all related responsibilities.
Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.
Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…
What you'll do in the role:
Oversee all aspects of lease compliance, including accurate and timely rent payments to landlords, collection of tenant improvement allowances, and reconciliation of operating expenses.
Bring strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of lease terms and obligations, and experience managing lease data and critical dates.
Cross-functional collaboration with internal teams such as accounts payable, finance, legal, and real estate teams, as well as external landlords and vendors.
Responsible for ensuring data integrity, driving continuous process improvements, and delivering high quality service to stakeholders. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential.
Engage with the Transaction Management and Real Estate Legal teams for resolution of any landlord or lease-related issues
Support other strategic real estate projects, including lease audits, select strategic acquisitions of leased office space, integration of new business locations, strategic real estate tax work, development of lease related dashboards and reporting
What you'll bring to the role:
BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA/MS or equivalent experience with at least 4 years of professional experience, preferably including exposure to office leasing, audit practices, and lease administration
Strong accounting, finance, and analytical skills
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong time management, organizational, and attention to detail skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.
All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.
Knowledge of French and English is required.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.
