Associate Director/Senior Assistant Director - Strategic Consulting

Job Description:

Position Title: Associate Director/Sr. AD Strategic Consulting.

Location: Chennai, Hyderabad.

Experience: 10 to 12 years.

Reporting to: Director/Regional Lead.

Role: Full time Work from Office.

Qualification: PG degree in Management/Finance/Economics and/or CA/CFA certification 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, HNIIs, 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.