Job Title
Director - Strategy, Research & Business Intelligence
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Role Overview
This role will lead strategic analytics, research, and business intelligence initiatives, acting as a key partner to senior leadership. The individual will drive high-impact insights, shape business strategy, and oversee execution excellence across client deliverables, while building scalable processes and capabilities.
Core Competencies
Executive-level communication and storytelling (written & verbal)
Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of business drivers
Strategic thinking with the ability to translate insights into actionable growth initiatives
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Leadership and team-building skills with experience managing high-performing teams
Expertise in data management, dashboarding, and visualization tools
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Business Impact
Lead the development of data-driven strategies to support business growth, client acquisition, and market positioning
Identify emerging trends, whitespace opportunities, and growth areas across the commercial real estate landscape
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing insights that influence key business decisions
Client Engagement & Delivery Excellence
Oversee and elevate the quality of all client presentations, strategic reports, and deliverables
Engage with senior client stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-value advisory solutions
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness across all outputs
Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
Partner with senior leaders across business lines (Leasing, Capital Markets, Valuations, Project Management, Consulting) to drive integrated solutions
Influence and align cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic priorities
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Lead and mentor a team of 10–15+ resources, fostering a high-performance and learning-driven environment
Build and scale team capabilities in analytics, research, and visualization
Establish clear governance, workflows, and quality benchmarks
Data, Analytics & Technology Enablement
Drive centralization, governance, and advanced analysis of large datasets
Lead the development and adoption of dashboards (Power BI and other tools) for business intelligence and decision-making
Champion digital transformation initiatives and adoption of new technologies within Tenant Rep
Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership
Own and drive market intelligence frameworks, including tracking of leasing trends, occupier behavior, and competitive landscape
Publish periodic insights, reports, and business trackers to inform internal and external stakeholders
Position the team as a center of excellence for research and analytics
Process Excellence & Innovation
Identify gaps in current processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Standardize and automate workflows to enhance efficiency and scalability
Lead implementation of new systems and tools aligned with business needs
Experience Required
12–14+ years of experience across analytics, research, consulting, finance, or strategic advisory roles
Strong preference for experience in real estate consulting, research, valuations, data analytics, business strategy, or advisory
Proven track record of leading large teams, driving business outcomes, and managing senior stakeholder relationships
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
