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Transaction Manager jobs are open from entry-level associate to senior and director across commercial real estate, financial services, healthcare, and technology, with specializations in M&A transaction support, escrow and closing management, and deal operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About the role:
As a CBRE Transaction Manager, you will provide ongoing management of real estate transaction activities for a defined portfolio of commercial properties.
This position is part of the Brokerage job family. Brokers are responsible for the buying, selling, and leasing of industrial, office, retail, and other commercial properties on behalf of clients for occupation.
What you’ll do:
- Implement real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. Assist with project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.
- Act as a landlord or seller agent and tenant or buyer agent to effectively negotiate the business terms and conditions.
- Coordinate the negotiation of sales through a field broker. This includes negotiating leases and lease amendments, monitoring lease expirations, and negotiating lease renewals.
- Locate and acquire new properties to meet the client's requirements and timeline.
- Disposition of surplus space through subleasing, sales, early lease terminations, etc.
- Understand how to review, evaluate, and interpret financial analysis templates.
- Closely track transaction and project activity. Record all savings results achieved. Prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
- Maintain a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion; prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
- Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards. Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
CBRE is using this platform to provide general information to individuals who want to learn more about a career at CBRE. If an opportunity opens that matches your qualifications, we will reach out to you at that time. We are growing a world-class organization with a world-class team and appreciate your interest in CBRE. We welcome you to explore our Careers page and apply directly to any positions that interest you. We will not consider the submission of resumes on this platform as an expression of interest in any posted position at CBRE.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of real estate transactions or related experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Real Estate salesperson license required.
- Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job subject area and department.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive approach.
- Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Why CBRE?
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.
Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
About the role:
As a CBRE Transaction Manager, you will provide ongoing management of real estate transaction activities for a defined portfolio of commercial properties.
This position is part of the Brokerage job family. Brokers are responsible for the buying, selling, and leasing of industrial, office, retail, and other commercial properties on behalf of clients for occupation.
What you’ll do:
- Implement real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. Assist with project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.
- Act as a landlord or seller agent and tenant or buyer agent to effectively negotiate the business terms and conditions.
- Coordinate the negotiation of sales through a field broker. This includes negotiating leases and lease amendments, monitoring lease expirations, and negotiating lease renewals.
- Locate and acquire new properties to meet the client's requirements and timeline.
- Disposition of surplus space through subleasing, sales, early lease terminations, etc.
- Understand how to review, evaluate, and interpret financial analysis templates.
- Closely track transaction and project activity. Record all savings results achieved. Prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
- Maintain a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion; prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
- Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards. Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
CBRE is using this platform to provide general information to individuals who want to learn more about a career at CBRE. If an opportunity opens that matches your qualifications, we will reach out to you at that time. We are growing a world-class organization with a world-class team and appreciate your interest in CBRE. We welcome you to explore our Careers page and apply directly to any positions that interest you. We will not consider the submission of resumes on this platform as an expression of interest in any posted position at CBRE.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of real estate transactions or related experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Real Estate salesperson license required.
- Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job subject area and department.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive approach.
- Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Why CBRE?
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.
Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
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- Accounting & Auditing10
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Technology & Software3
- Investment & Asset Management2
- Energy1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transaction manager jobs.
- Three to five years of experience managing real estate, M&A, or financial transactions end-to-end
- Proficiency with document management platforms, e-signature tools, and transaction coordination software
- Strong knowledge of contract review, due diligence processes, and closing procedures
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, real estate, or a related field
- Experience coordinating with attorneys, lenders, escrow officers, and multiple external stakeholders
- Familiarity with CRM systems and pipeline reporting tools used to track deal progress
Tips for Your Transaction Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to deal volume
Transaction managers are evaluated on throughput. Quantify the number of deals, closings, or contracts you managed per quarter or year. Hiring managers in commercial real estate and financial services specifically look for evidence of high-volume deal coordination, not just titles.
Highlight your closing and compliance tools
Job postings for transaction managers frequently require hands-on experience with document management systems, escrow platforms, or CRM tools specific to the industry. Name the exact tools you've used in your resume so your application clears automated screening for those requirements.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transaction manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your deal type
Transaction manager roles in commercial real estate, M&A, and healthcare each require distinct knowledge. Filter your search by industry keyword alongside the title to avoid applying to roles that need a specialization you don't have, which saves time and improves your response rate.
Prepare a deal timeline walkthrough for interviews
Interviewers in this role almost always ask you to walk through a transaction from open to close. Prepare one clear example covering how you tracked milestones, resolved bottlenecks, and kept all parties aligned, drawing from a real deal you managed from start to finish.
Negotiate by citing scope, not just experience
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the complexity and volume of transactions you've managed, not just years in the role. A candidate who closed forty commercial leases annually makes a stronger case than one who cites five years without context.
Transaction Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transaction managers?
The most active employers for transaction managers right now are BDO, Alvarez & Marsal, and CBRE, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in commercial real estate services and financial services firms managing high deal volumes.
How many transaction manager jobs are remote?
About 70% of transaction manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by industry. Deal operations, M&A transaction support, and technology-sector coordination roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while escrow and closing roles in commercial real estate more often require in-person or on-site presence.
How do you become a transaction manager?
Start by building experience in a transaction-adjacent role such as transaction coordinator, escrow assistant, or deal analyst. Develop fluency with the contracts, compliance requirements, and timelines specific to your target industry. Progress by managing smaller deals independently, then move into a transaction manager title as you demonstrate the ability to run deals end-to-end with minimal oversight.
Can you get a transaction manager job with little experience?
Yes, but you'll need to show relevant adjacent experience rather than a blank slate. Candidates coming from transaction coordinator, paralegal, or operations roles often move into transaction manager positions by demonstrating that they've owned specific phases of a deal, such as document collection, timeline tracking, or closing coordination, even if the full end-to-end responsibility came later.
What does the transaction manager interview process look like?
Most employers run two to four rounds. An initial screen focuses on your background and industry knowledge. A technical or behavioral interview asks you to walk through a deal from open to close, describe how you managed a difficult stakeholder, or explain how you kept a transaction on schedule when something went wrong. Final rounds often include a panel with legal, finance, or operations leadership.
Where can I find and apply to transaction manager jobs?
You can find and apply to transaction manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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