What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lease Operations Analyst position at CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.?
CBL Properties is an innovative retail real estate company which owns, holds interests in, or manages shopping centers across the United States, including high-quality enclosed, outlet and open-air retail centers. We are currently looking for an Lease Operations Analyst at our Home Office in beautiful Chattanooga, TN. If you’d like to be a part of creating great shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences, this opportunity may be the right choice for you! Apply and see why CBL has earned Great Place to Work Certification™!
Lease Operations Analysts serve as a major source of support for CBL Permanent and Specialty Leasing Professionals by assisting with deal analysis and documentation, preparing correspondence, spreadsheets, reports, etc., and providing analytical expertise. Along with analytical skills, effective communication is key to success in this position. Lease Operations Analysts also troubleshoot leasing deal flow issues, and support CRM system processes and data, all within a dynamic, energetic and collaborative work environment.
At CBL, Lease Operations Analysts:
- Provide analysis and details of deals in the leasing pipeline to Leasing and Management.
- Assist with information provided for monthly updating of the Leasing Status Report (LSR) database with Leasing Managers. Manage license agreement approval/signoffs.
- Attend Portfolio Review meetings and provide Leasing support in preparing for the meeting(s) Provide analysis of the annual budget and projection information input into the LSR. Assist with third party, acquisition, and/or due diligence processes as needed, including integrating CBL’s leasing policies and procedures into the new property.
- Are responsible for data entered into the leasing CRM system, including retailer contacts, deal information, templates, workflow setup, etc.
- Assist in maintaining all space management programs.
- Assist in maintaining all CRM leasing software systems.
- Lease Operations Analysts may also provide coverage for Lease Operations Analysts II, as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting plus a minimum of 1 year of related professional experience preferred.
- A minimum of five (5) years of related commercial real estate billing experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree.
- Ability to read, write, interpret and analyze documents such as leases, contracts, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Excellent communication skills, including ability to speak effectively to retailers.
- Good analytical skills to analyze and communicate financial impact of billing activity.
- The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics: attention to detail, team player, strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, goal oriented and a self-starter.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Knowledge of a Yardi Commercial Property Management system and a CRM system is a plus.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.