What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSACTION COORDINATOR, MULTIFAMILY position at Kennedy Wilson?
Company:
Founded in 1977, Kennedy Wilson is a global real estate investment company headquartered in Beverly Hills CA with 12 global offices. We own, operate, and invest in real estate on our own and through our investment management platform. We focus on multifamily, office and industrial properties located in the Western United States, U.K, and Ireland. For further information, please visit www.kennedywilson.com
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate the execution of acquisitions and dispositions with internal leadership and outside legal counsel to ensure all key documents are executed timely and accurately.
- Ensure financing, related documentation, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and timely both pre- and post-closing.
- Coordinate directly with Buyers and Sellers in due diligence and closing activities.
- Act as the main point of contact for all activities with title and escrow, including reviewing preliminary title and approving settlement statements.
- Gather, disseminate, and review information internally and externally with Brokers, Lenders, Consultants, Appraisers and Legal Counsel, addressing inaccuracies as they arise.
- Gather and organize the due diligence of acquisitions and dispositions from marketing to closing.
- Assist in the review of all offering materials on dispositions.
- Review and approve prorations for property taxes on acquisitions and dispositions.
- Manage post-closing requirements in accordance with Purchase and Sale Agreements to ensure legal obligations are upheld.
- Initiate request for wire/funds transfers related to asset transactions.
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
- Drive process improvements and make recommendations where enhancements are necessary.
- Manage internal communication involving both the acquisition and disposition of assets.
- Maintain confidentiality of files, materials, and correspondence.
- Maintain a positive relationship with all staff to ensure excellent inside customer service.
- Always represent Kennedy Wilson in a professional manner.
- Conform to company apparel standards and set a positive example for all associates.
- Perform all other duties as directed and assist the overall team effort in any way possible.
Qualifications:
- Five to Ten years’ experience in a fast-paced transaction-oriented environment required; preferably in one or more of the following industries: Escrow, Paralegal, Real Estate, or Loan Processing.
- Legal contract review experience and/or real estate finance experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude, flexibility, and problem-solving mentality.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks in a complex operating environment.
- Must work well under pressure.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office is required.
- Exemplary organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified timeframes.
- Ability to exercise good judgment through use of critical thinking skills, problem solving techniques and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated high level of skill in both verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees while inspiring respect and credibility.
- Must be proactive, responsible, and resourceful.
- Ability to accurately perform basic to intermediate mathematical functions.
Compensation Package:
- Competitive Base Salary & Discretionary Bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- 401k Retirement Plan
