Corporate Real Estate Business Advisor

Bank of Montreal • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Provides advice and counsel to a designated business or group to execute Corporate Real Estate and business/group strategy. Performs analytical and strategic work to deliver business results and/or minimize risk. Serves as a trusted advisor, helps develop strategic plans and determine business priorities, and recommends solutions based on business strategy and stakeholder needs. Identifies obsolete buildings or infrastructure that may need elimination, replacement, or upgrades to meet cost and risk-reduction objectives. Analyzes demand and supply, utilization, and trends to model facility capacity limitations and the projected impact of business growth. Provides consulting, analytical, and technical support; manages databases and reporting; and ensures data governance standards are followed. Builds stakeholder relationships, influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives, and supports strategic initiatives. Develops or contributes to change management plans and communications, and provides input into operational program planning and implementation. Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations. The role is based at 320 S Canal Street. The listed annual salary range is $75,000 to $160,000.

Requirements

• Typically 5–7 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in Business Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of contract management and outsourcing agreements.
• Expert knowledge of complex financial analysis and modeling.
• Knowledge of the facilities and property management industry and its practices.
• Experience with business process improvements.
• Experience managing real estate-related regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of a bank’s line-of-business structure and accounting systems.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• In-depth verbal and written communication skills.
• In-depth collaboration and team skills.
• In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth influence skills.
• In-depth data-driven decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise an assigned business or group and help execute Corporate Real Estate and business/group strategy.
• Assist in developing strategic plans and determining business priorities and sequencing.
• Develop solutions and recommendations based on business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Identify buildings or infrastructure requiring elimination, replacement, or upgrades based on cost and risk-reduction objectives.
• Support strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze demand, supply, utilization, and trends; develop models showing capacity limitations and projected business-growth impacts.
• Identify emerging issues and trends, analyze strategic problems, and provide insights and recommendations.
• Provide specialized consulting, analytical, and technical support.
• Manage databases and support analysis, forecasting, and data visualization in accordance with data governance standards.
• Gather and format data for regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards; monitor performance and address issues.
• Build stakeholder relationships, promote alignment, and influence or negotiate to achieve business objectives.
• Advise assigned business/group on implementation of solutions and recommend and implement responses to business issues.
• Develop or contribute to change management plans, readiness assessments, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment activities.
• Help define communication plans, develop tailored messaging, and identify distribution channels.
• Provide input into operational program planning and implementation, and execute work within applicable service-level agreements and standards.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• May include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other perks and rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level