Head of Transactions Real Estate (m/f/d)

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137175 | 80 - 100% | Oerlikon, Zurich | Hybrid

Are you motivated by the idea of managing complex real estate transactions and actively driving the development of a portfolio worth over CHF 14 billion? Would you like to lead an experienced team, identify market opportunities early, and convincingly represent strategic investment decisions?

Zurich Invest AG manages around 500 directly held properties across various investment vehicles. As Head of Transactions Real Estate, you and your team are responsible for all acquisitions and disposals of our Swiss real estate portfolios. As a member of the Real Estate division management, you shape the sustainable growth of our investment vehicles with your market understanding, network, and negotiation skills.

What to expect

• You are responsible for identifying, prioritising, and implementing real estate acquisitions and sales across all types of use.
• You manage complex individual and portfolio transactions, lead due diligence processes, and confidently guide internal and external specialists through the entire process.
• You lead and develop a team of five experienced transaction managers and foster a performance-oriented, collegial collaboration.
• You prepare well-founded investment proposals and represent them convincingly before investment committees, executive management, and boards of trustees.
• You further develop our nationwide network, systematically monitor the market, and translate trends and opportunities into concrete transactions and growth impulses.

What distinguishes you

• University degree in real estate, architecture, engineering, business administration, finance, or a comparable field.
• Several years of experience in institutional real estate investment and transaction management, with a proven track record in acquisitions and sales.
• Sound knowledge of the Swiss real estate market, property valuation, and handling complex transactions.
• Entrepreneurial thinking, initiative, result orientation, and strong negotiation skills with various stakeholders.
• Excellent German, French, and English skills.

Good to know

Part-time or full-time: 80 - 100%

Workplace: Oerlikon, Zurich

Start date: from 01.01.2027 or by arrangement

Travel activity: up to 20% per year

Hybrid working: up to 40%

All about your application

You can apply directly online in a first step – all you need is your CV. Further information about the application process can be found here .

We value an efficient and appreciative application process. The Talent Acquisition Team reviews your application personally, without the use of artificial intelligence. From your first personal meeting with the responsible manager, you will always receive individual feedback from us. Because we are convinced: meaningful feedback is based on personal exchange.

We do not work with recruitment agencies for this position. Unsolicited applications will neither be considered nor compensated.

Do you have any questions? Jasmina, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, is happy to assist you at +41 44 628 42 50.