Senior Associate - Data Analytics & Business Strategy - US Real Estate

We are looking for a dynamic and adaptable Strategic Operations Manager to join our real estate team. This role requires strong strategic thinking, a solid financial background, and the ability to manage and analyze large datasets to support business growth and decision-making. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with financial models, SQL, and Excel, and able to respond flexibly to ad-hoc business needs.

Job Description (Primary Responsibilities)

- Drive strategic planning and operational initiatives aligned with real estate business objectives.

- Build, maintain, and refine financial models to support investment decisions, rental performance analysis, forecasting, and overall portfolio performance.

- Analyze large volumes of property and market data using SQL and Excel to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

- Develop business case models to assess rental yield, asset performance, and value-add opportunities.

- Provide data-driven insights to support key functions such as acquisitions, leasing, and operations.

- Create executive-level reports, dashboards, and visualizations to effectively communicate insights to leadership.

- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across the property portfolio to inform strategic decisions and operational improvements.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, asset management, and operations teams to drive highimpact strategic projects.

- Adapt quickly to changing business needs, managing ad-hoc analysis and reporting requirements with agility.

- Present clear, concise, and actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders to support data-informed decision-making.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

- Masters and Bachelor's degree from Tier 1 colleges preferred .

- 5+ years in data science or modeling, preferably in real estate.

- Proficient in Python, R, and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

- Knowledge of statistical modeling and machine learning.

- Demonstrated interest in real estate/SFR through experience or studies.

- Strong analytical and communication skills.

- Strong work ethic with a proactive, results-driven mindset.

- Engaging personality with curiosity and creative problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

- Experience with SQL for data querying.

- Familiarity with SFR market trends and dynamics.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment. Reports To: Head of Strategy Operations