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Cushman & Wakefield

Business Analyst - Data Analytics

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
72K-85K Annually
Mid level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
72K-85K Annually
Mid level
Hands-on business and delivery analyst who translates stakeholder needs into data integration solutions. Leads current/future-state and gap analysis, requirements, mapping, migration, testing, and delivery coordination. Partners with Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Purchasing to streamline workflows, promote data-driven decisions, and support adoption of analytics and cloud-based tools to improve operational outcomes.
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Job Title

Business Analyst - Data Analytics

Job Description Summary

Hands-on business and delivery analyst who turns business needs into practical data integration solutions, high-quality deliverables, and measurable operational results.

Job Description

The Business Analyst - Data Analytics role is an exciting opportunity for a versatile technology professional who enjoys solving business problems, working with stakeholders, and turning data and integration needs into practical solutions. This role is ideal for someone with experience in technology requirements, data integration, solution design, and implementation within a matrixed, global business environment. Commercial real estate experience is preferred.

The candidate will play an active role in shaping and delivering technology solutions that support business transformation and advance the Company’s growth initiatives.

As a key member of the Operations division, this role blends execution with cross-functional collaboration to deliver data, technology, and strategic business solutions that streamline how teams work.

This position offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on business performance and client experience. The successful candidate will be curious, proactive, and comfortable rolling up their sleeves across multiple stages of the project lifecycle.

Core ResponsibilitiesBusiness & Technology Analysis
  • Partner with Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Purchasing teams to understand day-to-day challenges and build practical solutions that streamline workflows.
  • Lead current-state, future-state, gap, requirements, and business process analysis for integration-related initiatives.
  • Work directly with data to support analysis, validation, mapping, migration, and issue resolution activities.
  • Support enterprise digital strategy initiatives by helping teams adopt better tools, processes, and ways of working.
  • Review existing business processes, identify opportunities to reduce friction, and support practical enhancements where appropriate.
  • Stay close to emerging trends in data analytics, data strategy, automation, and cloud-based data operations to bring fresh ideas to the business.
  • Champion technology and analytics as a value-added capability by showing how connected data can support business goals, solve pain points, and strengthen decision-making.
  • Develop a strong working knowledge of data-related products and connect technical capabilities to clear business value for clients and internal partners.
  • Identify innovative data and integration opportunities that can strengthen business strategies and drive better operational outcomes.
  • Build trusted relationships with decision makers, business users, and technology stakeholders through consistent communication and reliable delivery.
  • Support business case development by helping define the opportunity, expected value, practical approach, and delivery considerations.
Delivery
  • Drive delivery activities from discovery and planning through execution and adoption.
  • Coordinate and facilitate working sessions, workshops, stakeholder meetings, and vendor discussions to keep initiatives moving forward.
  • Gather, document, validate, and refine business and technical requirements through direct engagement with users.
  • Help move technical solutions from concept to delivery by coordinating tasks, resolving blockers, and supporting implementation activities.
  • Lead selected initiatives with a bias for action, accountability, and practical problem solving.
  • Define, document, and support test case execution to confirm solutions work as intended.
  • Partner with project delivery teams to turn approved work into successful outcomes that are adopted and sustained.
Qualifications & Experience
  • 3-5 years of practical experience with business or technology analysis platforms, with technologies such as MS SharePoint, MS Power Automate, MS Power Apps, MS Dataverse, MS Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense, Looker Studio, Apps Script, Triana or equivalent platforms; data migration; API management; cloud integration technologies; and CMMS systems.
  • 3-5 years of experience in commercial real estate, or equivalent experience within a technology function supporting complex business operations.
  • Proven ability to connect business operations, technology needs, and delivery execution while staying engaged in the details needed to get work done.
Skills & Personal Qualities
  • Execution-oriented professional who enjoys solving problems and moving work from idea to implementation.
  • Curious, eager to learn, and motivated to expand their impact in a collaborative environment.
  • Comfortable leading initiatives while also rolling up their sleeves as an active team member.
  • Emotionally intelligent, inclusive, and receptive to diverse perspectives and experiences.
  • Adaptable, flexible, and open to new ways of working.
  • Comfortable working through ambiguity, making progress with limited information, and delivering under tight timelines.
  • Able to quickly understand complex business processes and convert them into clear technical activities, requirements, and action plans.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with a personable and professional approach.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to connect the big picture to practical milestones and next steps.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to explain complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Other Requirements
  • Fluency in English required; additional languages are beneficial.
  • Ability to work outside of core business hours when required; East Coast schedule preferred.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.




Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $ 72,250.00 - $85,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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