VP - Real Estate, India, APAC & MEA

At Barclays, we don’t just adapt to the future – we create it. Step into the role of a VP Real Estate, India, APAC & MEA within Barclays's Corporate Real Estate department which develops and executes strategies for the Bank’s properties, aligning them with business goals across India, APAC and Middle East Africa region. Your key responsibilities include managing real estate portfolios, negotiating leases and acquisitions, overseeing estate management, handling budgets and financial performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Success in this role requires strong market analysis, negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills to optimize the use of corporate real estate assets and support the company's overall success. 

Corporate real estate is critical for the bank’s daily operations and long-term location strategy. An effective corporate real estate VP will ensure that physical assets are utilized efficiently, supporting business objectives and positively impacting profitability. 

 

To be successful as a VP Real Estate, India, APAC & MEA, you should have experience with these key responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning:

Develop and implement real estate strategies that support Bank’s business goals and growth. Office sizes range from a small size spread over a few thousand square feet to campuses spread over a million square foot

• Portfolio Management:

Oversee the full lifecycle of properties, including acquisitions, leasing, and dispositions. 

• Lease Administration:

Negotiate and manage commercial lease agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions. 

• Financial Management:

Develop and manage real estate budgets, monitor expenses, and analyze financial performance to maximize profitability. 

• Market Analysis:

Conduct market research and analyze trends to identify and evaluate real estate opportunities and investment strategies. 

• Stakeholder Coordination:

Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., finance, security, technology, legal, capital projects) and external partners (brokers, legal counsels). 

• Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure all real estate activities comply with Bank specified process and applicable regulations. 

Key Skills and Qualifications 

• Education & Experience:

An MBA degree with additional qualifications in real estate, business administration, or a related field is required. This should be coupled with an overall experience in the Corporate Real Estate Strategy and Leasing

• Technical Skills:

Proficiency in storytelling, presentation skills and Microsoft Office, particularly Power-point, Excel, and real estate valuation principles is essential. 

• Soft Skills:

Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills are crucial for managing diverse stakeholders. Ability to interact with C-Suite executives and be the backup for Director – Corporate Real Estate and Location Strategy

• Industry Knowledge:

A solid understanding of real estate market trends, property management, and relevant legal procedures. 

 

Highly Valued Skills may include:

• Candidates with experience in Banking, Finance Global Capability Centres in the Corporate Real Estate Leasing preferred.

 

Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking, as well as job-specific technical skills. 

 

The location of the role is Delhi NCR, India (Gurgaon – Primary & Noida Secondary).