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 current 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”

📌 Director - Strategy, Research & Business Intelligence (India)
🏢 Cushman & Wakefield
📍 India