Job Title

Associate Director

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in Budapest delivering corporate real estate strategy services. This individual will combine strong people leadership with deep expertise in corporate real estate and a comprehensive understanding of the real estate life cycle.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on corporate real estate experience, strategic consulting capability, and technical acumen to guide clients through portfolio strategy, transaction support, project execution, and ongoing asset optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of consulting and technical professionals.Drive collaboration across global team to ensure integrated service deliverySet performance objectives, manage resource allocation, and oversee professional developmentFoster a culture of accountability, innovation, and client focusLiaise with internal and external clients to develop an understanding of their needs and requirements; translate business objectives into real estate strategies aligned with financial and operational goalsLead client reviews and discussions on work product; incorporate feedback into broader future deliverables as relevant for continuous improvementConduct portfolio and benchmarking analysis – understand and present through dynamic dashboards a client’s portfolio performance and advise on savings opportunitiesSupport location analysis – the combination of non-economic and economic analysis (demographic profile, labour analysis, competitors and clients mapping, financial appraisals)Drive real estate scenario analysis and sensitivity testingPrepare and present reports to be distributed to senior management and clients.Drive the creation of bespoke analysis and tools in response to specific client requirementsManage projects on a day-to-day basis, ensuring high quality, accurate, timely deliverable executionSupport recruiting effortsLiaise with and mentor matrixed reportsAssure peer review of analysis made by junior members of the team and ensuring accuracyOnboard / Train new and junior members of the team

Requirements:

7+ years of corporate real estate experience, preferably within a consultancy, occupier organization, or professional services firmBSC or BA degree in Economic or a quantitative subjectExcellent communication in EnglishTeam leadership and managerial skillsStrong Excel and modelling skillsFinancial acumen, including understanding of lease structures, capital expenditures, and total cost of occupancy a plusFamiliarity with Power Point, Power BI is strongly preferredPrevious experience in developing and maintaining complex models is an advantageGreat attention to detail, diligent and focusedCommitted, able to work to deadlines, prioritise and juggle between tasksPrevious experience in the commercial real estate industry requiredAbility to distill the main problem from client conversations and ideate & deliver a solutionAbility to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the corporate real estate life cycle, including:Strategic planning and portfolio optimizationSite acquisition and transaction managementRenewal, disposition, and exit strategies

What we can offer:

Competitive compensation and benefit packageCar AllowanceGreat learning and development opportunitiesBenefit package includes cafeteria, mental and physical health care package, community bike ticket, and loyalty-based elementsModern, award-winning office with a view of the DanubeCentral location, excellent public transportYouthful and supportive work environmentAdditional holidays to compensate for Hungarian public holidays falling on a weekendA steadily growing, 100+ year-old international company

 

 

 

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”