Lease Operations Analyst

About the role

CBL Properties, one of the largest mall REITs in the United States, is seeking a Lease Operations Analyst I to join the Operations Services team at its Corporate Headquarters in Chattanooga, TN. Lease Operations Analysts serve as a major source of support for CBL Permanent and Specialty Leasing professionals by assisting with deal analysis and documentation, preparing correspondence, spreadsheets, reports, etc., and providing analytical expertise. Along with analytical skills, effective communication is key to success in this position. Lease Operations Analysts also troubleshoot leasing deal flow issues, and support CRM system processes and data, all within a dynamic, energetic and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and details of deals in the leasing pipeline to Leasing and Management.
• Assist with information provided for monthly updating of the Leasing Status Report (LSR) database with Leasing Managers.
• Manage license agreement approval/signoffs.
• Attend Portfolio Review meetings and provide Leasing support in preparing for the meeting(s).
• Provide analysis of the annual budget and projection information input into the LSR.
• Assist with third‑party, acquisition, and/or due diligence processes as needed, including integrating CBL’s leasing policies and procedures into the new property.
• Are responsible for data entered into the leasing CRM system, including retailer contacts, deal information, templates, workflow setup, etc.
• Assist in maintaining all space management programs.
• Assist in maintaining all CRM leasing software systems.
• Lease Operations Analysts may also provide coverage for Lease Operations Analysts II, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting plus a minimum of 1 year of related professional experience preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of related commercial real estate billing experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a 4‑year degree.
• Ability to read, write, interpret