Senior Real Estate Strategic Analyst

Truist Bank•Atlanta, VA

1d•$130,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Distribution Strategy and Analytics Senior Strategist uses data and geospatial analysis to optimize the company’s real estate portfolio, aligning business-unit objectives with the overall real estate strategy. The role synthesizes internal and external data on business performance, market trends, property values, and financial factors to develop network-level optimization strategies and market-specific recommendations that support portfolio efficiency and alignment. The position leads analytical work for portfolio and market-level real estate strategy, develops scenario-based models, evaluates real estate network opportunities, and uses GIS and spatial analytics to assess trade areas, market coverage, and cannibalization risk. It also monitors outcomes, communicates actionable insights to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, and supports the advancement of analytics tools, data capabilities, and best practices within the real estate function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Geography, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5–8+ years of experience in corporate real estate, location analytics, strategy, or financial/portfolio analysis.
Experience supporting or developing portfolio or network optimization strategies across multi-site environments.
Strong analytical skills, including experience with scenario modeling, segmentation, and financial analysis.
Proficiency with analytics and visualization tools such as ArcGIS, Alteryx, Excel, SQL, Tableau, or Power BI.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders.
Experience working in cross-functional environments and influencing decisions without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Experience in branch network optimization, retail site strategy, or multi-site portfolio management; banking or retail experience preferred.
Advanced experience with GIS, spatial modeling, and trade area analysis.
Familiarity with mobility data, customer behavior analytics, or location intelligence tools.
Experience contributing to enterprise-level planning, decision frameworks, or governance models.
Exposure to real estate lifecycle activities, including site selection, lease support, disposition, and construction or renovation planning.

Responsibilities

Lead analytical efforts to support portfolio and market-level real estate strategy development.
Integrate and synthesize large, multi-source datasets into actionable insights for decision-making.
Develop and apply scenario-based models to evaluate trade-offs, demand shifts, and financial impacts.
Identify and assess opportunities to optimize the real estate network, including openings, closures, relocations, consolidations, and renovations.
Use GIS and spatial analytics to evaluate trade areas, market coverage, and cannibalization risk.
Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and demographic shifts to inform strategic recommendations.
Assess market, financial, and portfolio-concentration risks and incorporate findings into planning and analysis.
Monitor post-implementation performance and refine models based on outcomes and insights.
Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Support the advancement of analytics tools, data capabilities, and best practices within the real estate function.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401(k) plan
At least 10 days of vacation during the first year, prorated based on hire date and full-time or part-time status
10 sick days, prorated
Paid holidays
Depending on position and division, eligibility for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan