Leasing Manager

As part of the Retail Strategy & Leasing Team in the Property Services organization, the Leasing Manager will work together with a team of highly skilled corporate real estate professionals to expand and optimize the bank's retail portfolio consisting of 1,000+ locations across 15 states and Washington DC. You will lead site selection, due diligence, and lease negotiation for a portion of the retail real estate portfolio as the bank looks to optimize and expand, while working closely with key stakeholders and partners to deliver on our obligations. Responsibilities for this roleinclude, but are not limited to: Compiling market intelligence on target trade areas and educating business on each individual micro market. Lead site selection process for new locations and relocations of retail sites. Work with key vendors, including brokers and architects, to perform due diligence on properties to understand viability for adhering to Citizens’ brand and business standards. Articulating business terms and financial impact to key stakeholders for modeling and business case purposes. Partnering with legal counsel and brokers to negotiate leases that align with business strategy and risk tolerance. Team up with internal design and construction partners to ensure smooth transition from leasing to permitting and construction. Constant communication with business line stakeholders on status and drivers of site search and lease progress. Up to 25% of time spent travelling Desired skills: A firm understanding of key cost drivers, metrics, and benchmarks Proactive and inquisitive, challenging existing processes and championing better and more efficient approaches Collaborative, perseverant, withstrongcommunications skills to support your position in a large organization Work towards and support the success of organizational initiatives and goals Strong financial acumen and storytelling capability Intermediate/Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills Experience with Accruent/Lucernex and iOffice tools a plus Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree Corporate real estate designations (MCR, QPCR, etc...) Work Schedule: M-F 8:30-5 Pay Transparency The salary range for this position is $116,000.00- $146,000 per year plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit #LI-Citizens2 Required Skills Customer Empowerment Diversity and Inclusion Practice About Us Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability. Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information. Job Info Job Identification 48459 Job Category Servicing & Operations Posting Date 08/06/2026, 02:10 PM Apply Before 09/30/2026, 04:00 AM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Job Schedule Full time Job Shift 1st Locations One Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, RI, 02919, US 200 Station Drive, Westwood, MA, 02090, US #J-18808-Ljbffr Citizens Financial Group