The Transaction Services group specializes in providing comprehensive representation of nonprofit tenants and landlords in the planning and execution of commercial real estate transactions. This includes Occupier Services (tenant representation and purchase), Owner Services (sale and landlord representation), and related consultancy advice.

The Transactions Manager will work closely with Denham Wolf’s senior brokers in delivering the firm’s full range of brokerage and transaction-related consulting services. The role will have exposure to both Occupier and Owner Services work.

Key responsibilities of the Transactions Manager include:

• Facilitate information-gathering with the client to gain an understanding of the physical, financial, and organizational parameters of each assignment.
• Help prepare presentation-quality financial analyses such as broker opinion of value, broker opinions of rent, operating income and expense forecasts, and sensitivity analyses, primarily in Excel.
• Collaborate with an in-house marketing team and external vendors on the production of property marketing materials such as flyers, eblasts, and signage.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of property listings on third-party sites.
• Respond to inquiries and support tracking and reporting related to these communications and regularly provide written updates to clients.
• Lead project communications with clients, often including C-suite decision-makers and external stakeholders from the nonprofit’s funding, legal, and program partners. Support the creation of related client presentation materials.
• Evaluate an organization’s needs and goals to establish key search parameters such as location, budget, and space requirements.
• Conduct market analysis to identify potential properties and spaces.
• Coordinate tours and gather relevant property information for client review.
• Space program analysis.
• Coordinate site due diligence with project team (architects, attorneys, and other consultants) for evaluation of sites.
• Represent client in negotiation with landlords and developers, tenants, and buyers.
• Assist in identifying and obtaining appropriate financing from public and private sources.
• Advocate for the nonprofit client with rigor and intention throughout negotiations.
• Draft and, when appropriate, collaborate with counsel on preparing agreements such as listing agreements, LOIs, purchase and sale agreements and leases.

All employees contribute to maintaining the firm’s property, project, and CRM databases and to the overall marketing of Denham Wolf’s services to the nonprofit community.

The Transactions Manager role is full-time, New York-based, reports directly to the Managing Director of Transaction Services, and includes both in-person and remote work components.

Requirements

Ideal candidates for the position of Transactions Manager will possess the following experience and characteristics:

• Four (4) or more years of progressively sophisticated experience in brokerage or transactional real estate, beyond internships, ideally in New York City.
• An undergraduate degree is required; a major or concentration in Real Estate, Finance, or a closely related field is preferred.
• A strong aptitude for working with numbers and data sets, including high proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, including business writing skills and the ability to present complex information to audiences with varying levels of real estate experience, are required.
• Organized, attentive to detail, and committed to a high-quality work product.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and effectively prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, proactively contributing ideas, and working in a team setting.
• A demonstrated ability to support the acquisition and disposition of a variety of commercial premises, including but not limited to office space, retail space and community facility space.
• A New York State real estate license is required.
• Candidates with professional experience working in the nonprofit, government agencies, public sector funding, and/or nonprofit-specific financing industries will receive priority consideration.
• A passion for serving the nonprofit community and partnering with others to make a positive societal impact is essential.

Compensation

All full-time professionals at Denham Wolf are salary-based. The salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000, commensurate with experience. New business incentives and Performance-based bonuses are available and subject to meeting and exceeding performance expectations.

Denham Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes employer contributions to medical, vision, and dental insurance, employer contribution to 401(k), continuing education tuition assistance, a hybrid work schedule, and three weeks of vacation annually.

Work Authorization & Equal Opportunity Statement

All applicants must possess current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. This policy applies to all candidates and positions at this time.

Denham Wolf Real Estate Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other legally protected status or characteristic.

We are also deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Our hiring practices aim to reduce bias, improve representation, and create equitable access to opportunities for all. We believe that equitable and inclusive workplaces drive better outcomes—for our staff, our clients, and the communities we serve.

Application

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@denhamwolf.com with “Transactions Manager” in the subject line. Applications with a cover letter will receive priority consideration. Initial screenings will begin on September 21; applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.