Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Associate Director/Sr. AD Strategic Consulting

Location: Chennai, Hyderabad

Experience: 10 to 15 years

Reporting to: Director/Regional Lead

Role: Full time Work from Office

Qualification: PG degree in Management/Finance/Economics and/or CA/CFA certification/Civil Engineering/Architecture/Planning or any similar combination of education and experience.

Role

Support in end-to-end assignment execution activities along with Director/Regional Lead, to prepare reports and presentations to manage client expectations
Being abreast of the real estate market happenings in the region; Undertaking internal (within company) and external networking including but not limited to identifying potential opportunities for assignments/mandates, thus closely working with the Regional Lead
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills along with the ability to innovate and develop strategy as well as lead practical day-to-day execution by giving directions to the working team
Undertake and supervise Advisory Assignments (across Real Estate Segments) using appropriate approaches/methodologies; identifying property/project characteristics and attributes by analyzing market dynamics to provide strategic development advisory and suitable recommendations
✓ Undertake Feasibility, Market Assessment, Entry Strategies, Highest and best Use, Market Research, Location Advisory, Price Discovery and Parametric Evaluation studies, Expansion/Consolidation Strategy, Detailed Project Reports for clients across clientele - Developers, Financial Institutions, HNII's, Corporates, Occupiers/MNC Companies/Operators and Brands across Office, Retail, Warehousing, Hospitality, Healthcare, Senior Living, Coliving segments etc.
✓ Execute customized reports for clients - (with good report writing, data analytic and financial analysis skills) which will assist client in undertaking business and strategic decisions.
✓ Undertake customized demand and financial modelling for the client/ assignments - understanding of financial aspects and hands-on experience to have created financial models
✓ Undertake Workplace Strategy Analysis, which will require working knowledge of workplace dynamics, history, enablers/influencers, and managing assignment execution.

Other Skills

Operations/ Supervisory:

Lead project and/or plan, supervise assignments of subordinates.
Provides expert input to subordinates & co-workers on successful assignment completion
Provide support for undertaking business development for the region by supporting the Regional Head and Practice Heads
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Lead team to meet deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of the function, procedures, and client requirements

Communication

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills

Subject Knowledge

Comprehension of Real Estate Market Dynamics - specific to Chennai and Generic comprehension of other major cities in India
Ability to comprehend & analyze econometric models for industry assessment
Requires advance knowledge of financial terms and principles.
Ability to conduct complex financial analysis/data analytics on MS Excel and Power BI
Preparation of reports/ pitch proposal /IM/ snippets/marketing collaterals (on MS Power point/Word)

Reasoning Ability

Ability to understand the consulting/advisory business quickly and market it appropriately
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations
Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment
Draws upon the analysis of others and make recommendations of significance to achieve client satisfaction

Others

Advanced computer software applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI etc.) and Internet navigational skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong logical reasoning & analytical skills.
Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers.