Job Purpose
The Real Estate Sourcing Resource is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and negotiating rental and lease premises for the bank's branch, offices, and ATM network. The role requires a strong understanding of the rental real estate market across major metro cities as well as rural and semi-urban locations, along with at least 12-14 years of prior experience working within a local Indian bank's premises, administration, or facilities function. The incumbent will act as the primary liaison between the bank, property developers/owners, brokers, and local communities to secure premises on terms most favourable to the bank.
This role involves frequent local travel across metro and rural/semi-urban markets, on-site property visits, and regular interaction with external parties including developers, brokers, and local communities, as well as internal teams such as consumer business, finance, legal, and compliance

Job Duties , responsibilities & Requirements
- Source, shortlist, and evaluate potential rental properties for current and relocated bank branches, offices, ATMs,



and back-office facilities across assigned metro and rural/semi-urban locations.
- Lead rent negotiations with landlords, property owners, and developers to secure optimal rental rates, escalation clauses, lock-in periods, and lease terms in the bank's favour.
- Maintain up-to-date, detailed knowledge of prevailing rental rates, vacancy trends, and market benchmarks across major metros (e.g., Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata) and tier 2-3 locations especially in South India.
- Build and maintain relationships with real estate developers, brokers, local property owners, and community stakeholders to gain early visibility into upcoming inventory and market trends.
- Conduct site visits and feasibility assessments covering location suitability, footfall potential, accessibility, parking, statutory compliances, and building/structural fitness.
- Coordinate due dili

📌 Vice President, Real Estate Sourcing Lead, CRE Strategy (Mumbai)
🏢 DBS Bank
📍 Mumbai