Regional Strategist and Portfolio Management, Senior Manager / Associate Director

The world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2017 revenue). Responsible for developing the Client ‘s regional real estate portfolio strategy Proactively review the Client’s portfolio and provide ideas, input and analysis to support the Client in the development of near-term and long-term portfolio plans and/or in-country strategic reviews/metro plans. Lead regular portfolio opportunity assessments, covering both the leased and owned portfolio, evaluate opportunities to take advantage of lease options/rights, changing market conditions and/or consolidation opportunities to optimise flexibility, reduce and contain costs or realise value. Regular analysis, prioritization and documentation of space demand, supply and utilization and identification of optimization potential Manage stakeholder inputs for strategy development (FM, Projects, IT, Security, Finance) Lead scenario modelling and drafting of business cases including complex financial analyses (P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet impact) up to budget approval Prepare business cases and recommendations ensuring alignment with Client’s business objectives and wider regional portfolio strategy. Maintain a strategic agenda for the relationship between CBRE and the client, including an agenda of strategic initiatives and opportunities Actively monitor and advise Client on relevant emerging market and sector trends and best practices Champion and take ownership of Strategy Management inputs into regional business review meetings. Excellent internal and external client relationship management skills with demonstrated ability to create value Excellent oral and written communication skills Strategic mindset and commercial acumen Expert problem solving and analytical skills Ability to support and motivate team members, leadership and respond to client deadlines Advanced MS Excel user, ability to run bespoke and complex real estate financial models using MS Excel Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set and achieve project deadlines and manage client expectations Meeting / exceeding pipeline and deliverable targets Excellent presentation skills