Cushman & Wakefield

Sr. Business Analyst

Cushman & Wakefield$102K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in business analysis, real estate strategy, or management consulting.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and data modeling; experience with tools like Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Python, SQL, or ESRI is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Experience in client-facing roles and collaborating within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, cleanse, and validate real estate portfolio data for key performance tracking.
  • Develop dashboards and visualizations with Power BI or Tableau for strategic insight.
  • Translate demand forecasts into actionable real estate requirements like expansion or consolidation.
  • Leverage supply/demand models for data-driven real estate forecasts to aid strategic decisions.
  • Support capital planning through scenario modeling and move sequencing.
  • Collaborate with technology teams to evaluate and implement new tools for business processes.
  • Contribute to strategic projects and scalable solutions for multi-market occupier engagements.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans and life/disability insurance.
  • Paid and unpaid time off options.
Full Job Description
Job Title
Sr. Business Analyst

Job Description Summary
The Senior Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic real estate decision-making across a dynamic client portfolio. This role blends data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and business case development to drive operational excellence and portfolio strategy. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and is passionate about transforming complex data into actionable insights.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Visualization
  • Collect, cleanse, and validate real estate portfolio data to track operational supply/demand performance, key KPIs, and market health.
  • Develop dashboards and visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools to support strategic storytelling.
  • Translate demand forecasts into actionable real estate requirements (expansion, consolidation, sequencing) aligning real estate critical dates and evolving business needs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Leverage supply/demand models to create data-driven real estate forecasts that enable cross-functional teams to make informed strategic decisions for future growth and planning.
  • Support capital and budget planning processes through scenario modeling and sequencing of moves.
  • Collaborate with technology leads to evaluate and implement emerging tools that enhance business processes
  • Support ad-hoc strategic projects and contribute to scalable solutions for multi-market occupier engagements.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
- 3-5+ years of experience in business analysis, real estate strategy, or management consulting.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and data modeling; experience with Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Python, SQL, or ESRI preferred but not required.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Experience in client-facing roles and working within cross-functional teams.

Key Competencies

- Strategic Thinking & Financial Acumen
- Leadership & Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Operational Excellence
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Communication & Collaboration

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 102,000.00 - $120,000.00

INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"

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
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