Transformation Analyst, Emerging Technologies

Cushman & Wakefield • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Transformation Analyst, Emerging Technology supports Advisory Transformation engagements by researching, testing, and applying emerging technologies, including AI tools, to client and internal challenges. The role produces analyses and prototypes, works closely with teammates and stakeholders, and translates emerging-technology capabilities into practical, adoptable solutions. The analyst owns individual tasks and near-term commitments, typically planning for today and tomorrow, escalates constraints early, communicates progress clearly, and delivers within agreed scope.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in consulting, business operations, data/analytics, or a related technical field.
• Growing fluency in emerging technologies and AI tools that can be applied to Advisory Transformation engagements.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Hands-on comfort with AI tools, including Claude Code, and genuine curiosity about emerging technology.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive communication.
• Ability to apply feedback.
• Curious, coachable, driven, accountable, and willing to ask for help or feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or coursework involving AI or automation tools.
• Coursework or certificates in AI/prompt engineering, data analytics, or automation tools such as Power BI or UiPath.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned tasks and communicate responsibilities, status, risks, and next steps.
• Draft stakeholder-ready materials and deliver work that meets scope, timing, and quality expectations.
• Support project planning, meeting preparation, documentation, and follow-up.
• Build productive working relationships with stakeholders and business partners.
• Facilitate meetings or working sessions with guidance.
• Communicate clearly in written materials and presentations, including executive-facing content.
• Document and understand the current state, including existing tools and manual processes.
• Identify gaps, problems, and opportunities where emerging technology could add value.
• Contribute facts, ideas, and technology-driven analysis to solution development.
• Apply basic quantitative and qualitative analysis, including AI-assisted analysis where appropriate.
• Recommend practical KPIs and measures.
• Prepare reports and synthesize findings into clear insights.
• Identify where change management is needed and who is affected.
• Support impact assessments and adoption measurement.
• Capture feedback and surface adoption risks.
• Create solutions using AI tools as a basis.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

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