Senior Manager, Transactions - Retail

Title: Senior Manager, Transactions - Retail

Location:

Sydney, QQT

time type

Full time

job requisition id

R0005436

Job Description:

Dexus (ASX: DXS) is a leading Australasian fully integrated real asset group, managing a high-quality Australasian real estate and infrastructure portfolio valued at $50.1 billion. We believe that the strength and quality of our relationships will always be central to our success and are deeply connected to our purpose: Unlock potential, create tomorrow.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Manager, Transactions across our Retail portfolio, you will lead strategic acquisition and divestment activity, playing a key role in shaping investment outcomes and driving fund performance. This is strategically critical role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end transaction leadership.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading transactions – Managing the full lifecycle of retail acquisitions and divestments, ensuring strategic alignment and seamless execution.

• Driving investment strategy – Shaping and implementing initiatives that enhance portfolio performance and create long-term value.

• Influencing stakeholders – Building trusted relationships with internal teams, investors, and external partners to support decision-making and deal success.

• Managing cross-functional projects – Coordinating teams and resources to deliver complex transactions on time and within budget.

• Enhancing capability – Contributing to process improvement, investment analysis, and the development of tools that support the broader Transactions team.

About You

To thrive in this senior leadership role, you will bring a strong blend of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and stakeholder engagement. Your deep industry experience and ability to lead complex transactions across the retail portfolio will be key to driving performance and delivering value. Other requirements include:

• Tertiary degree in Property, Land Economics, Real Estate, Commerce or Business; postgraduate qualifications such as CA, CFA, MBA or Master of Applied Finance are highly regarded.

• 12+ years in property, private equity or related sectors, with a strong track record in transactions; retail asset experience is highly valued.

• Proven ability to lead teams, drive investment strategy, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Engagement – Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, present and negotiate across senior internal and external stakeholders.

• Advanced analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to identify opportunities, solve problems and deliver value.

Why choose Dexus?

The Dexus culture and spirit is what differentiates us. Together, we take pride in our values: rally to achieve together and build trust through action. As an employee of Dexus, you will benefit from:

• Flexible Working: Our hybrid work model lets you thrive both professionally and personally. Whether it’s working from home or collaborating in our state of the art and award-winning offices, we’ve got you covered. 

• Wellbeing Matters: Enjoy a Wellbeing Allowance, extra annual leave days (our exclusive ‘Dexus’ days), and our holistic Healthy You, Healthy Workplace program. Your health and happiness is a priority.  

• Continuous Growth: Enhance your career with professional development, memberships, and study assistance. We invest in your learning journey. 

• Tribe: Our commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ staff earned us Silver Employer Status in the AWEI 2024. We foster an inclusive environment where each individual feels recognised and appreciated.

• Focus on Sustainability: Dexus is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the communities it serves. Align your personal values with your professional endeavours.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity in every form. We are actively striving to close the gender pay gap and invite applications from individuals of all genders, backgrounds and abilities. If you believe you can thrive in this role but do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.