Senior operational efficiency advisor improving Desjardins business processes and strategic initiatives. Advising stakeholders and leading complex projects across the organization.
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Senior Advisor, Occupancy Planning, Lease Management
Posted 3 days ago
About the role
- Senior real estate advisor optimizing iA Financial Group’s Canadian office portfolio, leases and workplace strategy. Supporting financial analysis, negotiations and occupancy planning.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement workplace occupancy strategies aligned with business objectives and corporate standards
- Plan short-, medium-, and long-term real estate requirements to optimize space utilization, workplace capacity, office locations and occupancy costs
- Lead strategic management of the Canadian real estate portfolio, including site identification, lease negotiations and lease administration
- Manage lease renewals, office closures, relocations, new lease agreements and subleasing opportunities
- Conduct financial analyses and forecasting to support business decisions and identify optimization opportunities
- Develop and manage operating and capital budgets related to the real estate portfolio and workplace projects
- Build and maintain relationships with business leaders, landlords, property managers, brokers and other stakeholders
- Partner with legal teams on contractual matters, lease interpretation and dispute resolution
- Advise leadership on real estate strategy, workplace trends and space optimization initiatives supporting organizational growth and evolving business needs
Requirements
- Leadership, influence and ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills, business acumen and financial expertise
- Solid understanding of commercial real estate market, lease structures and portfolio optimization strategies
- Negotiation skills and ability to build long-lasting business relationships
- Strong experience with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and advanced Excel modeling
- Ability to translate business requirements into effective real estate solutions and occupancy strategies
- University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in corporate real estate, commercial real estate, real estate investments or a related field
- At least 5 years in a strategic advisory role
- Advanced English and French proficiency required
- Experience within financial services, banking or insurance industry considered an asset
Benefits
- A work environment where learning and development are combined with a collective pursuit of excellence
- Artificial intelligence tools accessible to everyone
- Healthy, safe, equitable and inclusive workplace
- Hybrid work environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces
- Flexible group insurance plans
- Competitive retirement savings plan
- Share purchase plan
- Vacation entitlement, wellness days and personal development days
- Telemedicine services
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Ergonomic furniture program
- Performance bonus
- Discounts on iA products
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