Real Estate Manager

Real Estate Manager

Edinburgh

Hybrid

£Excellent + benefits + career progression

Help a build a team with a global footprint

FNZ is seeking a Real Estate Manager to join our Global Corporate Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the management of FNZ’s global office portfolio, helping create efficient, compliant, and engaging workplaces that enable our people to perform at their best.

As a rapidly growing global FinTech, FNZ operates across multiple regions and office locations. In this role, you'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external property partners to ensure our real estate portfolio is managed effectively, supporting business growth while delivering an exceptional workplace experience for employees.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Corporate Services function, you'll play a key role in overseeing office operations, lease administration, facilities management, and workplace projects across FNZ's global footprint.

This position offers excellent exposure to multiple aspects of corporate real estate, from lease and vendor management through to workplace optimisation and office improvement initiatives, making it an ideal opportunity for a property or facilities professional looking to develop their career within a global financial technology business.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Lease Management

Support the management of FNZ’s global office portfolio

Maintain lease documentation, critical dates, and landlord communications

Assist with lease renewals, break options, and negotiations alongside senior stakeholders

Monitor lease obligations and ensure compliance across the portfolio

Support occupancy planning and workplace strategy initiatives

Financial & Cost Management

Track property-related expenditure including rent, service charges, utilities, and facilities costs

Support budgeting and forecasting activities for real estate expenditure

Assist with financial reporting and analysis relating to the property portfolio

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and optimise occupancy costs

Facilities & Workplace Operations

Oversee day-to-day facilities management activities across office locations

Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and vendor services to ensure high workplace standards

Support office moves, refurbishments, and workplace enhancement projects

Ensure offices remain compliant with health and safety requirements and relevant regulations

Contribute to initiatives that enhance workplace utilisation and employee experience

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Act as a key point of contact for landlords, property managers, and facilities providers

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Operations

Coordinate external vendors to ensure effective service delivery and performance

Support workplace projects and initiatives that contribute to employee engagement and wellbeing

What We're Looking For

Experience within corporate real estate, commercial property, facilities management, or workplace operations

Understanding of commercial leases and property management practices

Experience coordinating third-party vendors and service providers

Strong organisational and project coordination skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Commercial awareness with a proactive and solution-focused mindset

Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes

Qualifications

Degree in Real Estate, Business, Facilities Management, or a related discipline (desirable)

Interest in, or progress towards, professional accreditation such as RICS or IWFM would be advantageous

What You'll Need to Succeed at FNZ

A collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving

Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills

The ability to balance operational delivery with commercial considerations

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Confidence working across multiple workstreams and priorities

A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering outstanding workplace experiences

Why Join FNZ?

At FNZ, you'll be part of a high-growth, global organisation transforming wealth management through technology and innovation.

We offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Global career opportunities across Europe, North America, South Africa, and APAC

Private health and life insurance

Paid parental and volunteer leave

Funded learning and professional development opportunities

A collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture

The opportunity to contribute to a growing international workplace environment

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth by making wealth management more accessible, bringing together technology, innovation, and expertise to help financial institutions deliver better outcomes for their clients.

With over 8,000 employees across more than 30 countries, FNZ partners with leading banks, insurers, and wealth managers to deliver modern, scalable wealth management solutions.

Ready to help shape the workplaces that support a global FinTech organisation?

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About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with the world’s leading financial institutions, with over US$2.5 trillion in assets on platform (AoP).

Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.