Consultant - Location, Portfolio and Asset Strategy

Job Title

Consultant - Location, Portfolio and Asset Strategy

Job Description Summary

As a Consulting Analyst within Cushman & Wakefield’s Strategic Consulting organization, you will collaborate with senior team members throughout the consulting process for a range of clients across all commercial real estate types. Consultants are responsible for providing analytical support, information research, financial modeling, report writing and work paper organization and management to support real estate strategy engagements. We are looking for candidates with demonstrated experience and interest in gathering and assembling data, using analytical and quantitative methods to analyze performance, identify problems, and develop recommendations that support the client and team goals

Job Description

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• We support a Hybrid workplace with at least 3 to 4 days per week in the office.
• Work with team members on initial strategies, research, perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, and organize data into logical communication and messages as part of client presentation materials
• Assist with real estate and financial modeling, location analysis, comparative analysis and other quantitative projections
• Assisting team members, use Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and other applicable presentation tools to prepare, organize and demonstrate recommended models for client presentations
• Enter project pipeline updates
• Help with the preparation and scheduling of team-client meetings
• Support and contribute to a collaborative, teamwork environment
• Respond to team requests in a timely manner, meeting all team and project deadlines
• Attend client presentations to assist and support senior team members
• Build effective client relationships to help the team meet or exceed client needs
• Meet all project deadlines
• Assist in project tracking and administration
• Interpret, evaluate, and interrelate research data for inclusion into client briefings, presentations, and reports
• Assist senior team members in the research and development of white papers and industry reports

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering or related field preferred. MBA or advanced degree desired. Certifications are a bonus.
• 1-2 years of experience
• Solid economic, financial, and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities and projects, keeping all team members informed of progress and issues
• Previous financial modelling or proforma analysis a plus.
• Ability to solve problems and think strategically is critical
• Strong knowledge and proficiency with spreadsheet and presentation software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent excel skills required with the ability to create macros and pivot tables
• Knowledge of mapping software (ArcGIS) and data analytics software (Alteryx & PowerBI) a plus
• The ability to create, compose, and edit high quality, error free written materials
• Effective communication skills with an ability to share and synthesize knowledge
• Ability to see the broader implications of real estate decisions and their effect on our economy, quality of life and the environment
• Flexibility with work hours and travel, as needed. Travel is estimated at up to 25% but can vary due to client needs.

The compensation for the position is: $91,800.00 - $108,000.00

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