Realty Income Corporation

This Director role is a senior operational leader responsible for the accuracy, governance, and execution of portfolio data and lease analysis across the UK/EU region. This role oversees the Lease Analysis and Portfolio Data Management teams, ensuring all lease abstractions and portfolio transactions are reviewed for completeness and accuracy. The Director partners closely with Finance Operations (US), Legal, Asset Management, Enterprise Architecture (Salesforce), IT, and Finance Transformation to deliver reliable data, process improvements, and reporting excellence. The role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic organisation, multitask effectively, and consistently achieve monthly close deadlines in a global real estate environment. Key Responsibilities: Apply deep expertise in commercial real estate and lease administration, including complex lease structures, VAT, rent indexation, break clauses, dilapidations, and multi-country requirements.Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance data quality, reduce manual tasks, and increase operational efficiency using ERP/CRM systems (Yardi, Salesforce) and analytics tools. Collaborate closely with Finance Operations (US), Legal (including acquisitions), Asset Management, Enterprise Architecture (Salesforce), IT, and Finance Transformation on process design, requirements, automation, reporting, and testing. Serve as the primary point of contact for transaction-related data and process requirements, ensuring timely and accurate support for business needs.Oversee internal and external reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with UK/EU and global standards. This role interacts with third-party vendors supporting Property Management as well as ongoing offshore projects and initiatives to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with organisational goals. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must have for the role: Extensive experience in Commercial Real Estate portfolio management, Lease Administration and Lease Abstraction expertise, gained in either a larger /or complex commercial real estate (property management) firm or a global law firm. Strong understanding of UK/EU property law and commercial lease documentation. Leadership experience: Proven success in leading teams, driving accountability, and building strong cross-functional relationships, including offshore team supervision. Bachelor's degree in real estate or related field required; advanced degree or professional accreditation preferred. Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to review, validate, and ensure the accuracy of complex lease abstractions and portfolio transactions. Process Improvement & Automation: Experience in process design, automation, and continuous improvement using ERP/CRM systems (Yardi, Salesforce) and analytics tools (Power BI, Alteryx). Global Experience: Experience working in a global real estate environment, managing operations across multiple countries, and leading new country implementations. Vendor Management: Experience with vendor selection, onboarding, and oversight for abstraction and data management services. Project Management: Strong organisational skills, managing resources effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Results Orientation: Proven ability to multitask, prioritise, and consistently achieve monthly close and reporting deadlines.