TRANSACTION MANAGER
Shine Associates, LLC has been retained to search, identify, and recruit a Transaction Manager to join our client (‘Company’). This position will be based in the Boston, MA office.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Shine Associates, LLC has been exclusively retained on this assignment. Information contained in this position specification as well as any other information concerning our client provided or verbally discussed is confidential. All materials and discussions are to be utilized for the sole purpose of a candidate’s personal review of the career opportunity.
CLIENT DESCRIPTION
Our client and its affiliated entities comprise a fully integrated principal investment firm focused exclusively on multi-tenant light industrial real estate. Since 2005, its affiliates have sponsored a series of investment vehicles dedicated to the light industrial sector including value-add and core-plus strategies. With its national footprint, the company is one of the premier institutional industrial operators and fund managers.
The Company and its affiliated entities make-up a vertically integrated real estate operating company, which has demonstrated an ability to manage investments, operations and dispositions through market cycles. The Company believes its ability to quickly analyze, complete due diligence and close acquisitions sets it apart from other fund managers and operators. The Company attempts to add value by stabilizing under-managed or distressed assets, aggregating a critical mass of industrial properties and adding institutional quality management to an inefficient asset class. The company’s investors include large pensions, insurance companies, endowments, foundations and family offices.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in and help facilitate a range of matters related to the acquisition, financing, and disposition of commercial real estate transactions.
- Maintain, manage, and disseminate a detailed companywide transactions tracker and related due diligence checklists.
- Coordinate across internal teams to ensure timely completion of deliverables, adherence to transaction deadlines, and that all are aware of critical deal matters & updates.
- Track required estoppels and SNDAs, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage electronic filing of all transaction-related documents.
- Maintain and update calendars to keep the team informed of transactional timelines and deadlines.
- Perform light office management duties, including:
- Tracking and ordering office supplies
- Watering plants
- Light kitchen maintenance (e.g., emptying dishwasher, tidying, etc.)
- Perform other duties as requested by the Company, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of prior transaction coordination experience required.
- Experience in the commercial real estate industry is highly preferred.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Flexibility to manage shifting priorities and varying transaction volumes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially under pressure.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- A positive attitude, sense of humor, and high energy level.
- Confidence in leading, directing, and following up with team members across all levels, including senior executives, on transactional matters.
- Confidence in working with title companies, escrow agents, and external counterparties.
- Strong decision-making abilities with sound judgment.
- Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The Company is prepared to offer a competitive compensation package.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Shine Associates, LLC
45 School Street, Suite 301
Boston, MA 02108
www.shineassociatesllc.com
Kelsey E. Shine, Director Hillary H. Shine, Principal
Shine Associates, LLC Shine Associates, LLC
[email protected] [email protected]
(508) 494-6569 Mobile: (203) 613-3562
Chandlee N. Gustafson, Associate
Shine Associates, LLC
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(978) 201-3100
What We Do
Shine Associates, LLC is a Boston based consulting and executive search firm that provides its clients in the commercial real estate industry with services at a national level. Shine Associates was founded by Hillary Shine in 2012. Ms. Shine combines over 12 years of commercial real estate and investment experience with an extensive network of relationships in order to partner with and share best practices among her clients.
Philosophy: Senior level industry experience, practical working knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of executives and a deep network of quality relationships forms the foundation of success at Shine Associates, LLC.
National Focus: Since 2010 Ms. Shine has successfully completed assignments and worked with clients in: Boston, New York City, Connecticut, Washington DC, Miami, Chicago, Cleveland and San Francisco.
Diversified Client Base: Clients have included Private Equity Real Estate firms, Public REIT’s, Consulting Firms, Family Offices, Domestic and International Banks and Life Insurance Companies.
Executive Searches: Focus and scope of work has included assignments in: Acquisitions, Asset Management, Finance, Research, Operations, Capital Fundraising, Investor Relations, Portfolio Management, Structured Finance, Brokerage, Analytics and Administration.







