Director of Strategy, Investments & M&A job opportunity at Cushman and Wakefield.



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Cushman and Wakefield Director of Strategy, Investments & M&A
Experience: 5-years
Pattern: full-time
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loacation Chicago, Illinois, USA, United States Of America
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Job Title Director of Strategy, Investments & M&A Job Description Summary The Director in the Strategy, Investments & M&A (SIMA) team plays a pivotal role in driving the execution of strategic initiatives and M&A transactions – this role combines the hands-on analytical work with project management responsibilities. The VP/Director reports directly to senior SIMA leadership and indirectly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Americas. The Director partners closely with senior leadership to evaluate investment opportunities and lead key workstreams related to the execution of M&A and strategic initiatives. Job Description Responsibilities: M&A Pipeline Generation 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. Transaction Execution & Strategic Analysis 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. Project Management Coordinate cross-functional teams during due diligence, integration planning, and strategic reviews. Manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for assigned projects. Team Leadership & Development 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. Strategic Communication Draft investment memos, executive summaries, and board materials with minimal oversight. Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership. Process Improvement 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. Qualifications: 5+ years of prior experience sourcing M&A opportunities with strong relationships in the commercial real estate services sector preferred. 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. MBA or progress toward an advanced degree is a plus but not required. Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 182,750.00 - $215,000.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email   HRServices@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

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