Regional Retail Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Shape the future of how customers access our Consumer Bank across the West Region -owning the forward-looking real estate strategy and execution for a 1,500+ branch and ATM network.

You'll lead a team of transaction managers and turn performance analytics, competitive dynamics, and customer behavior into clear recommendations on where to open, relocate, resize, renovate, purchase, or close locations.

As a Regional Retail Real Estate Portfolio Manager on the Consumer Bank Distribution Network Portfolio Leasing and Optimization team, you will lead and manage a team of transaction managers and own the strategy and execution for the 1500+ branch and ATM network in the West Region.

The role drives recommendations on where to open, relocate, resize, close, purchase, and renovate branches -balancing customer needs, financial performance, and competitive dynamics.

Oversees leased branch portfolio through renewals, extensions, and critical date tracking.

Job responsibilities:


* Lead and manage a team of ~5 transaction managers responsible for end-to-end retail branch real estate transactions across the West Region, setting priorities, coaching performance, and driving measurable results


* Own the network optimization strategy and multi-year execution roadmap which translates into a managed pipeline of relocations, renewals closures, purchase, downsizes, and large-scale renovations through the use of performance analytics, competitive landscape, customer behavior, and local development and redevelopment knowledge


* Present location recommendations and capital spend cases for approval to senior leadership; articulating assumptions, tradeoffs, expected outcomes, and key risks


* Partner with design and construction, finance, data and analytics, legal, and operations to execute transactions on time and on budget


* Ensure alignment and continuity with Global Real Estate for hybrid branch / corporate properties


* Support ongoing portfolio decisions through management of lease renewals, extensions, and critical date tracking


* Build and maintain senior relationships with key landlords and REITs across the region

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:


* 8+ years experience in retail real estate strategy, network planning, and transactions/lease portfolio management


* 5+ years in people leadership with measurable success developing, managing, and motivating team


* Ability to think creatively and synthesize multiple data points to develop innovative, tailored solutions


* Strong communication skills and proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional team partners.


* Ability to manage multiple real estate projects simultaneously, from site selection to opening, with attention to timelines and deliverables


* Strong understanding of Letters of Intent (LOIs), lease terms, risk mitigation, and finalizing agreements in collaboration with internal partners


* Data manipul...