Senior Real Estate Strategic Analyst

Truist•Atlanta, GA

5d•$130,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Strategy and Analytics Senior Strategist is responsible for using data and geospatial analysis to optimize the company’s real estate portfolio by aligning business unit objectives to the overall real estate strategy. Using both internal and external data, the strategist will synthesize business performance, market trends, property values, and financial insights to develop integrated, network-level optimization strategies and market-specific recommendations that drive portfolio efficiency and alignment.

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 in analytics and visualization tools (e.g., ArcGIS, Alteryx, Excel, SQL, Tableau/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 related field
Experience in branch network optimization, retail site strategy, or multi-site portfolio management (banking or retail 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 (site selection, lease support, disposition, construction/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 (openings, closures, relocations, consolidations, renovations)
Leverage 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 risks (market, financial, portfolio concentration) 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