Director - Strategy, Research & Business Intelligence

Cushman & Wakefield -
Hyderabad, Telangana

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Job details

Full-time
8 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Business intelligence
Research
Project management
Data management
Leadership
Analytics

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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”

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