Senior Lease Analyst

WSP • New York, NY

4d • $77,400 - $152,600

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a strategic, solutions-oriented Senior Leasing Analyst to lead corporate real estate transactions across its portfolio. The role exercises independent judgment and provides strategic guidance to senior leadership on real estate matters affecting long-term business planning, financial outcomes, and operational performance. The position works with leadership on forward-looking real estate strategies, manages transactions across multiple asset types, and advises executives on transaction structure, timing, risk, and financial impact. Travel may be required to evaluate market conditions, negotiate transactions, and engage stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional-level experience in corporate real estate, leasing, transaction management, or a related strategic function.
• Demonstrated experience exercising independent judgment in structuring, negotiating, or evaluating real estate transactions.
• Ability to present information succinctly and convincingly.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex data and recommend strategic actions.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and executive-level communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced decision-making environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CRE systems such as Yardi or MRI.
• Professional real estate designation, such as MCR, or progress toward one.
• Multilingual ability in English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership to develop forward-looking real estate strategies 18–36 months ahead of lease expiries, incorporating business needs, portfolio optimization, and financial implications.
• Lead and manage leasing, subleasing, and disposition activities in alignment with corporate objectives, risk parameters, and shareholder interests.
• Independently engage and direct brokerage partners and negotiate business terms and conditions across office, industrial, land, parking, and warehouse asset types.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, renewals, and complex amendments, ensuring compliance with Delegation of Authority, legal standards, and strategic priorities.
• Govern portfolio-level documentation, approvals, and transaction workflows, ensuring quality control, audit readiness, and adherence to corporate policies.
• Provide senior leadership with expert recommendations, scenario analyses, and data-driven insights related to deal structure, timing, risk, and financial impact.
• Lead due diligence, including financial modeling, valuation assessments, operational risk reviews, and market analysis.
• Serve as the primary liaison with landlords, brokers, and third-party advisors, representing the company in strategic negotiations and managing performance expectations.
• Oversee critical-date governance, interpret risk implications, and advise on optimal timing for notices, renewals, terminations, and option exercises.
• Continuously evaluate changing business priorities and market dynamics, adjusting strategies with minimal direction.
• Communicate complex issues concisely to executives, providing recommendations and identifying implications for business units and the broader portfolio.
• Travel as required to evaluate market conditions, negotiate transactions, and support stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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