Corporate Real Estate Manager

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 10 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Corporate Real Estate Manager to support the management and optimization of our corporate real estate portfolio. Working closely with real estate leadership, internal stakeholders and external partners, you will help ensure the successful planning, delivery, and operation of workplace and real estate projects.

• Manage real estate project plans, timelines, budgets, and cost tracking
• Analyze operational data and drive portfolio optimization initiatives
• Support lease negotiations, contract reviews, and compliance activities
• Coordinate with landlords, vendors, and internal teams on operational and maintenance matters
• Prepare financial analyses, budgets, and cost forecasts
• Maintain accurate records of real estate transactions and project documentation
• Support the onboarding of new offices, facilities, and lease agreements
• Provide project coordination and administrative support for meetings, site visits, and real estate initiatives

Required Skills and Experience

• Professional qualification in Architecture, Design, Engineering, Real Estate, Facilities Management, or a related discipline
• Proficiency in property and project management
• Strong analytical and financial skills, including budgeting, cost management, and forecasting
• Demonstrated experience in lease negotiations and contract management
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in German, both written and spoken
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD), AutoCAD, SketchUp, PowerPoint, and related design tools
• Knowledge of the German real estate market and regulatory environment.
• Project management experience within real estate, workplace, or facilities-related initiatives
• Experience in construction project delivery, corporate real estate, workplace strategy, or facilities management environments

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.