Head of Real Estate & Facilities (EMEA & APAC)
Location: London
Remit: EMEA & APAC
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer / Chief Administrative Officer
Travel: EMEA travel expected
BGC Partners is a leading global brokerage and financial technology firm operating across multiple brands and regions. We are seeking a dynamic Head of Real Estate & Facilities (EMEA) to lead the strategic and operational management of our diverse property portfolio – spanning trading floors, corporate offices, data centres, and critical operational sites across the EMEA region.
This is a pivotal leadership role for a commercial, data-driven, and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Define and execute BGC’s EMEA real estate strategy, aligning with business growth, flexibility, and cost-efficiency goals.
* Lead lease transactions, acquisitions, renewals, and disposals to achieve optimal timing and value.
* Partner with senior business and finance leaders to anticipate and plan for evolving space and location needs.
Facilities and Workplace Operations
* Oversee all facilities management across EMEA, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-performing workplaces.
* Manage outsourced service providers and uphold performance and compliance standards.
* Lead design, fit-out, and refurbishment programmes that reflect BGC’s brand and culture.
* Drive sustainability and ESG initiatives, including energy efficiency and data reporting.
Capital Projects
* Govern all capital projects, from new builds to major refurbishments, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
* Oversee vendor selection, tendering, and contractor performance.
Financial and Data Management
* Manage real estate and facilities budgets with strong financial discipline and transparency.
* Provide financial modelling and data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.
* Maintain accurate metrics on lease, occupancy, cost, and utilisation to inform business planning.
Leadership and Collaboration
* Serve as a trusted advisor to BGC’s global leadership on all real estate and workplace matters.
* Build and lead a high-performing regional team.
* Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, ESG, and Operations to deliver integrated and effective solutions.
Qualifications and Experience
* 10+ years experience in corporate real estate and facilities management, ideally within financial services or other complex global organisations.
* Strong background managing multi-country portfolios and large-scale projects.
* Deep understanding of commercial leasing, project management, facilities operations, and financial governance.
* Proven leadership in managing teams and outsourced service providers.
* RICS or CoreNet MCR qualification preferred.