Director of Strategy, Investments & M&A

Job Title

Director of Strategy, Investments & M&A

Job Description Summary

The Director in the Strategy, Investments & M&A (SIMA) team plays a pivotal role in driving the execution of strategic initiatives and M&A transactions – this role combines the hands‑on analytical work with project management responsibilities. The VP / Director reports directly to senior SIMA leadership and indirectly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Americas. The Director partners closely with senior leadership to evaluate investment opportunities and lead key workstreams related to the execution of M&A and strategic initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership to determine strategic priority areas across the Americas, C&W Services and Global Occupier Services businesses.

Leverage industry relationships and market insights across the commercial real estate services sector to develop, manage, and actively source a robust pipeline of M&A opportunities, ensuring alignment with corporate growth objectives.

Lead key workstreams related to M&A transactions and strategic initiatives including negotiating relevant transaction documents.

Assume ownership of complex financial models and valuation analyses to support investment decisions.

Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, and strategic assessments.

Coordinate cross-functional teams during due diligence, integration planning, and strategic reviews.

Manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for assigned projects.

Guide junior resources providing feedback and quality control on deliverables.

Serve as a bridge between junior and senior team members, ensuring alignment and execution excellence.

Draft investment memos, executive summaries, and board materials with minimal oversight.

Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Contribute to the development and refinement of internal tools, templates, and best practices.

Help track and report on the performance of active and historical investments and initiatives.

Qualifications

5+ years of prior experience sourcing M&A opportunities with strong relationships in the commercial real estate services sector preferred.

Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage projects and lead workstreams independently.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Team-oriented with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

MBA or progress toward an advanced degree is a plus but not required.

Compensation

Range : $148,750.00 - $175,000.00

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Accommodation for Disabled Applicants

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com.

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