Senior Manager

About CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create meaningful impact for our clients and communities. Within CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting (IA&R), we provide specialist accounting, reporting and corporate services to leading real estate funds, institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds across EMEA. Our Luxembourg team supports complex real estate investment structures on behalf of some of the world's leading investment managers, delivering high-quality corporate secretarial, entity management and governance services across a diverse portfolio of entities. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Corporate Secretarial professional to join our Luxembourg team as a Senior Manager. Reporting to and working closely with the Director, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the Corporate Secretarial function. managing client relationships, supporting business growth, leading and developing a team of six professionals responsible for delivering corporate secretarial services to a portfolio of real estate investment structures. Acting as a trusted partner to the Director, you will provide practical guidance, anticipate and escalate key matters, and help translate strategic priorities into effective operational delivery. You will bring a dynamic, agile and pragmatic approach to the function, making timely decisions, driving matters forward and favoring clear, practical solutions while maintaining appropriate governance and controls. This role combines people and operational management, technical expertise and client relationship management. We are looking for someone who enjoys developing and mentoring others, building trusted relationships and remaining close to the day-to-day operation of the team. You'll be joining a collaborative environment where your ability to provide practical guidance, make decisions and support the development of others will be just as important as your technical expertise. What You'll Be Doing
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Corporate Secretarial and Corporate Governance professionals, bringing together legal and administrative backgrounds and different levels of experience.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with key clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the delivery of corporate secretarial services across a large portfolio of entities.
• Review and coordinate board meetings, shareholder meetings, resolutions and corporate documentation.
• Ensure entities remain compliant with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with clients, legal counsel, auditors, notaries, tax advisers and other service providers.
• Support corporate transactions, restructurings and other strategic projects.
• Act as a senior point of escalation for both clients and team members.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring processes remain efficient, practical and scalable.
• Support recruitment, succession planning and the continued development of the team.
• Partner with colleagues across CBRE to deliver exceptional service to clients. What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced manager who combines strong corporate secretarial expertise with a genuine passion for developing people. You'll likely bring:
• Minimum 10 years’ experience within Corporate Secretarial Services, Company Secretarial, Corporate Administration or a similar environment, preferably with experience in Real Estate structures.
• You have a legal qualification and/or legal background.
• Previous experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong understanding of Luxembourg corporate structures, governance requirements and entity management.
• Excellent stakeholder and client relationship management skills.
• The confidence to make decisions and provide clear direction to colleagues and clients.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative and hands-on management style.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. What Will Make You Successful You'll be a visible and approachable manager who enjoys working closely with your team and helping others succeed. You won't simply manage processes from a distance. Instead, you'll be someone who can provide clear direction, simplify complexity and support your team in navigating challenges and delivering excellent service to clients. We're looking for someone who can balance strong technical expertise with a practical, solutions-focused mindset while creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged and able to develop their careers. Nice to Have
• Experience working with real estate funds, SPVs or alternative investment structures.
• German language skills. Why Join CBRE? This is an opportunity to join a growing and highly collaborative team within a global market leader. You'll work with leading institutional clients, manage meaningful relationships, contribute to the development of a talented team and play an important role in the continued growth of our Luxembourg Corporate Secretarial Services function.