Director of Corporate Real Estate - HomeTrust Bank

Job Summary

HomeTrust Bank is a dynamic financial organization committed to serving our customers in communities throughout our five-state footprint. As we continue to grow and expand our operations, we are seeking a Director of Corporate Real Estate to oversee the management and optimization of our real estate portfolio, facilities, office leases, furniture, fixtures, equipment (FF&E), physical security, and procurement processes. This role is critical in ensuring that our physical assets support our business objectives and provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable environment for our employees. The Director of Corporate Real Estate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to effectively manage our real estate assets and facilities, optimize space utilization, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This role requires strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve business goals.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate real estate strategy aligned with the company's objectives, including space planning, lease negotiations, facility management, and asset optimization.
• Oversee the acquisition, disposition, and management of real estate assets, including office buildings, retail spaces, and other properties.
• Manage all aspects of office leases, including lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, and terminations, to ensure favorable terms and optimal utilization of space.
• Lead the planning, design, and construction of office spaces, including coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
• Manage the procurement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for new and existing facilities, ensuring compliance with budgetary and quality requirements.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to physical security, emergency preparedness, and business continuity planning to safeguard employees, assets, and operations.
• Refine procedures and communications related to maintenance and service needs of current real estate.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, finance, and line of business leaders, to support business initiatives and ensure alignment with corporate real estate objectives.
• Create, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), benchmarks, and industry trends to identify opportunities for improvement and drive continuous optimization of real estate assets and facilities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with landlords, property managers, brokers, and other external partners to leverage market insights and negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
• Develop and implement appropriate physical security controls and plans.
• Collaborate with lines of business and leadership in research and response efforts to physical security events which occur.
• Coordinate installation, maintenance, and usage of the organization’s physical security monitoring and protective tools, namely surveillance and alarm systems.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of facilities and procurement professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
• Adhere to all corporate policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations, and laws.
• Complete all mandatory annual compliance training.
• Follow regulatory requirements including those pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Customer Identification Program (CIP), and OFAC to assist in the identification, detection and determent of money laundering and other unlawful activities, as well as regulations pertaining to lending and consumer compliance to include fair lending laws. 
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. 

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or related field.

Required:

• 10+ years of experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, or related roles, with a proven track record of success in managing real estate portfolios and facilities operations.
• Strong knowledge of real estate principles, practices, and regulations, including lease negotiation, property management, and construction project management.
• Excellent analytical, financial, and negotiation skills, with the ability to analyze complex data, assess risk, and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams to achieve strategic objectives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver results on time and within budget.
• Proficiency in real estate management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant tools and technologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Preferred:

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

About HomeTrust Bank

HomeTrust Bank, founded in 1926, is a North Carolina chartered, community-focused financial institution committed to providing value-added community banking through online/mobile channels and multiple locations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. Learn more at www.htb.com. Apply today to take your first steps towards joining this talented population of employees within a growing organization. 

Work Environment, Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  HomeTrust Bank promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace which includes reasonable accommodation of qualified applicants and employees.

• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting to 25 lbs., finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing are required.
• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• The employee may need to move around their office to attend meetings and to access files, machinery, or other job-related tools.

DISCLAIMER:  HomeTrust Bank is an evolving company.  As such this job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

HomeTrust Bank values and promotes diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our business and at every level within the company. We recruit, hire, and promote employees based on their individual ability and experience and in accordance with Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Our policy is that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)