Lease Operations Analyst

CBL Properties, one of the largest mall REITs in the United States, is in search of a Lease Operations Analyst to join our Operations Services team at our Corporate Headquarters in Chattanooga, TN.  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. Apply and see why CBL continues to earn Great Place to Work Certification™ year after year!

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.