Business Analyst (Real Estate Preferred)

Business Analyst

Job Purpose

The Business Analyst will play a key part in helping the property team deliver network growth in line with our strategic objectives. This person will work closely with the Regional Development/Partnership Director, supporting them with the commercial and financial elements of the role to ensure we deliver growth on plan. The role is based in Mumbai.

Market Research & Data Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Market Analysis & Data Collection: Conduct research to identify real estate vacancies, gather landlord contact details, and compile relevant market data.
• Identifying Market Gaps: Analyze data to pinpoint underserved areas and emerging opportunities for expansion.
• Reporting & Insights: Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings, trends, and key insights to support decision-making.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the team to support outreach strategies and contribute to business growth initiatives.
• Presentation of Findings: Organize and present data-driven insights in a clear and structured manner to assist in strategic planning.
• Evaluate potential new sites to see if there is sufficient customer demand to make them viable for Regus.
• Assist in the preparation of recommendations for Regus Investment Committee. This includes detailed understanding of costs, sales projections and project plans.
• Preparing financial models to analyse the projected returns of potential new business centres and acquisitions.
• Comparing the potential returns to the performance of our existing centres.
• Creating and updating pipeline trackers and other regular reports.
• Preparing and updating monthly performance presentations.
• Participating in UK business reviews with the UK Development Team.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Strong research and data-gathering skills with an analytical mindset.
• Ability to compile and present insights effectively using Excel, PowerPoint, or similar tools.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn about market trends and commercial real estate.
• Graduate degree.
• Previous background of working in the property industry is essential.
• Strong analytical, financial and modelling skills.
• Business and Commercial acumen – awareness of business implications of real estate investments and the ability to analyse and maximize return on investment and payback periods.
• Ability to understand the cause and effect of business drivers and KPIs.
• Good negotiating skills and the ability to drive real estate negotiations to yield maximum return with minimum risk.
• Strong communication, persuasion, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of different real estate deal structures and the implications on ROI.
• Comfortable making decisions, evaluating options, and considering consequences.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability and resilient. Able to respond quickly to changing demands, deal with incomplete information and keep going in demanding circumstances.
• Achievement orientation. Has the drive to succeed, not just for self, but for team and company
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and escalate risks to senior management as required.