Cushman & Wakefield

Business Analyst - Data Analytics

Cushman & Wakefield$80K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience with MS Power Apps, MS Power Automate, and MS Dataverse.
  • 3-5 years of experience in developing business intelligence content using MS Power BI, DAX Studio, and Qlik Sense.
  • 3-5 years of familiarity with business platforms like MS SharePoint and cloud integration technologies.
  • 3-5 years of experience in commercial real estate or a similar field in technology operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between technology and business execution.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with multiple teams to understand challenges and develop workflows solutions.
  • Conduct thorough analysis of current and future business processes for integration.
  • Manage data-related tasks such as validation, mapping, and issue resolution.
  • Support the adoption of improved tools and processes in digital strategy initiatives.
  • Evaluate existing processes to identify areas for enhancements and friction reduction.
  • Stay updated on trends in data analytics and cloud operations for innovative solutions.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for hands-on impact on business performance.
  • Work within a versatile and dynamic global business environment.
  • Collaborative work culture encouraging diverse perspectives.
  • Support for professional growth and expansion of impact.
  • Engagement in cross-functional initiatives that drive technology solutions.
Full Job Description
Job Title
Business Analyst - Data Analytics

Job Description Summary
Hands-on business and delivery analyst who turns business needs into practical data integration solutions, high-quality deliverables, and measurable operational results.
Job Description

The Business Analyst - Data Analytics role is an exciting opportunity for a versatile technology professional who enjoys solving business problems, working with stakeholders, and turning data and integration needs into practical solutions. This role is ideal for someone with experience in data integration, solution design, and implementation within a matrixed, global business environment. Commercial real estate experience is preferred.

The candidate will play an active role in shaping and delivering technology solutions that support business transformation and advance the Company's growth initiatives.

As a key member of the Operations division, this role blends execution with cross-functional collaboration to deliver data, technology, and strategic business solutions that streamline how teams work.

This position offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on business performance and client experience. The successful candidate will be curious, proactive, and comfortable rolling up their sleeves across multiple stages of the project lifecycle.
Core Responsibilities
Business & Technology Analysis
  • Partner with Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Purchasing teams to understand day-to-day challenges and build practical solutions that streamline workflows.
  • Lead current-state, future-state, gap, requirements, and business process analysis for integration-related initiatives.
  • Work directly with data to support analysis, validation, mapping, migration, and issue resolution activities.
  • Support enterprise digital strategy initiatives by helping teams adopt better tools, processes, and ways of working.
  • Review existing business processes, identify opportunities to reduce friction, and support practical enhancements where appropriate.
  • Stay close to emerging trends in data analytics, data strategy, automation, and cloud-based data operations to bring fresh ideas to the business.
  • Champion technology and analytics as a value-added capability by showing how connected data can support business goals, solve pain points, and strengthen decision-making.
  • Develop a strong working knowledge of data-related products and connect technical capabilities to clear business value for clients and internal partners.
  • Identify innovative data and integration opportunities that can strengthen business strategies and drive better operational outcomes.
  • Build trusted relationships with decision makers, business users, and technology stakeholders through consistent communication and reliable delivery.
  • Support business case development by helping define the opportunity, expected value, practical approach, and delivery considerations.
Delivery
  • Drive delivery activities from discovery and planning through execution and adoption.
  • Coordinate and facilitate working sessions, workshops, stakeholder meetings, and vendor discussions to keep initiatives moving forward.
  • Gather, document, validate, and refine business and technical requirements through direct engagement with users.
  • Help move technical solutions from concept to delivery by coordinating tasks, resolving blockers, and supporting implementation activities.
  • Lead selected initiatives with a bias for action, accountability, and practical problem solving.
  • Define, document, and support test case execution to confirm solutions work as intended.
  • Partner with project delivery teams to turn approved work into successful outcomes that are adopted and sustained.
Qualifications & Experience
  • 3-5 years of advanced experience developing and maintaining MS Power Apps, MS Power Automate, and MS Dataverse content
  • 3-5 years of practical experience developing and maintaining business intelligence content in MS Power BI, DAX Studio, Data Studio, and Qlik Sense
  • 3-5 years of practical experience with business platforms such as MS SharePoint, Apps Script, Triana or equivalent platforms; data migration; API management; cloud integration technologies; and CMMS systems.
  • 3-5 years of experience in commercial real estate, or equivalent experience within a technology function supporting complex business operations.
  • Proven ability to connect business operations, technology needs, and delivery execution while staying engaged in the details needed to get work done.
Skills & Personal Qualities
  • Execution-oriented professional who enjoys solving problems and moving work from idea to implementation.
  • Curious, eager to learn, and motivated to expand their impact in a collaborative environment.
  • Comfortable leading initiatives while also rolling up their sleeves as an active team member.
  • Emotionally intelligent, inclusive, and receptive to diverse perspectives and experiences.
  • Adaptable, flexible, and open to new ways of working.
  • Comfortable working through ambiguity, making progress with limited information, and delivering under tight timelines.
  • Able to quickly understand complex business processes and convert them into clear technical activities, requirements, and action plans.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with a personable and professional approach.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to connect the big picture to practical milestones and next steps.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to explain complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Other Requirements
  • Fluency in English required; additional languages are beneficial.
  • Ability to work outside of core business hours when required; East Coast schedule preferred.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield plc is a global commercial real estate services firm. The company's corporate headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois. Cushman & Wakefield is among the world's largest commercial real estate services firms, with revenues of US$9.4 billion in 2021. The company operates from approximately 400 offices in 60 countries, has around 50,000 employees and manages about 4,100 million sq ft of commercial space. It is one of the "Big Three" commercial real estate services companies, alongside CBRE and JLL.
Learn more about Cushman & Wakefield
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$220.5 million
Founded
1917
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$7.8 billion
NASDAQ

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