Cushman & Wakefield · 2 months ago
Director of Strategy, Investments & M&A
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$149K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Director of Strategy, Investments & M&A. This role is crucial for driving strategic initiatives and M&A transactions, combining analytical work with project management responsibilities.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Partner with senior leadership to determine strategic priority areas across the Americas, C&W Services and Global Occupier Services businesses
Leverage industry relationships and market insights across the commercial real estate services sector to develop, manage, and actively source a robust pipeline of M&A opportunities, ensuring alignment with corporate growth objectives
Lead key workstreams related to M&A transactions and strategic initiatives including negotiating relevant transaction documents
Assume ownership of complex financial models and valuation analyses to support investment decisions
Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, and strategic assessments
Coordinate cross-functional teams during due diligence, integration planning, and strategic reviews
Manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for assigned projects
Guide junior resources providing feedback and quality control on deliverables
Serve as a bridge between junior and senior team members, ensuring alignment and execution excellence
Draft investment memos, executive summaries, and board materials with minimal oversight
Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership
Contribute to the development and refinement of internal tools, templates, and best practices
Help track and report on the performance of active and historical investments and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and lead workstreams independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Team-oriented with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset
Preferred
5+ years of prior experience sourcing M&A opportunities with strong relationships in the commercial real estate services sector
MBA or progress toward an advanced degree is a plus but not required
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
GreystoneCitizens BankVanke
2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
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