Global Portfolio Strategy Analyst

Job TitleGlobal Portfolio Strategy AnalystJob Description SummaryThe Global Portfolio Strategy Analyst role forms part of the Global Strategy team (Office and Retail Portfolio), which operates as an embedded extension of the client team within the wider Real Estate Services function. The wider Portfolio Strategy team includes a number of roles, with staff from both CBRE and C&W. This particular role will have an outsized responsibility for assessing global business cases and ensuring they align and conform to client's global standards and strategic principles, as well as complying with IFRS-16 accounting principles.Job DescriptionRole Overview / Key Responsibilities Manage and complete the review of business cases that require Global RES concurrence, primarily through ensuring compliance HSBC’s real estate strategy, all applicable financial considerations, and general global standardsConducts all types of financial analysis such as Cash Flow, P&L, and NPV to support real estate transactions for occupiers i.e., lease acquisitions, disposals, subleases, renewals, provisions calculations, etc.Develop and execute real estate strategy to support key enterprise and Bank-wide strategic initiatives, ensuring geographical alignment (e.g., input into key deliverables) and completion of key milestonesGlobal consolidation and aggregation of opportunities, risks and progress reportingEnsure alignment of Global strategy activities with other customer value workstreams and group priorities, incorporating targets into non-retail portfolio strategy tools and processesProvide data, insight and direction to support group relationship management activitySupporting delivery of global strategic initiatives / initiatives (flex policy, location strategy, asset strategy, metrics etc.)Ad hoc reporting (working with regional peers to consolidate reporting for senior stakeholders, reporting of key metrics and performance indicators)RequirementsRequires proficient knowledge of financial terms and principles. Financial analysis and, specifically, an understanding of the key cash and P&L considerations associated with asset-level business casesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills (advanced Excel skills)The ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders and tailor outputs depending on the audienceAn interest and willingness to challenge the status quo and drive simplificationExperience in leading programmes/projects2+ years of undertaking CRE financial analysis (or similar scope) in a client and / or service provider environmentINCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”