APAC Research Data Intelligence - Manager

CBRE; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Hong Kong seeks an Asia Pacific Research Data Intelligence Manager to transform commercial real estate data into actionable insights and intelligence. You will lead the APAC data platform development with D&T enterprise teams and cross-functional partners, focusing on data automation, visualization, and enterprise data workflows.

The role emphasizes AI integration, data governance, and collaboration with global teams to deliver timely market insights for clients and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field with at least 3 years as data analyst/engineer.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, Power Query and DAX; mapping platform integration.
• Experience with generative AI technologies and application to drive efficiency.
• Experience with API integration and ODBC connectors.
• Cloud platform experience (Azure/AWS/GCP) or Power BI cert.
• Project management skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Drive and manage data automation projects for CBRE’s subscription platform and bespoke client data requirements.
• Design data structures and workflows with CBRE’s local research teams in Asia Pacific.
• Build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines, ensure smooth data extraction, transformation, and loading in dashboards.
• Transform commercial real estate data into information, insights and intelligence to inform business and client decision-making.
• Partner with global teams on project implementation, methodological alignment and data integrity.
• Spearhead Generative AI initiatives to automate and optimize research processes.
• Integrate AI-driven tools and LLMs into existing data workflows to streamline unstructured data extraction.

Skills

Data analytics

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Phyton

Power Query

DAX

Argis

Mapbox

API integration

ODBC connectors

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

About The Role

In line with CBRE’s global strategic focus on data superiority, CBRE is seeking an Asia Pacific Research Data Intelligence Manager capable of transforming commercial real estate data into information, insights and intelligence to inform business and client decision-making.

About The Role

In line with CBRE’s global strategic focus on data superiority, CBRE is seeking an Asia Pacific Research Data Intelligence Manager capable of transforming commercial real estate data into information, insights and intelligence to inform business and client decision-making.

The successful applicant will lead the development of CBRE’s research data platform in Asia Pacific in collaboration with the company’s D&T enterprise teams and various other data-related initiatives.

Areas of expertise associated with the role include database management, data automation, data visualisation and enterprise data platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Drive and manage data automation projects for CBRE’s subscription platform and bespoke client data requirements
• Design data structures and workflows with CBRE’s local research teams in Asia Pacific
• Build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines, ensure smooth data extraction, transformation, and loading in different dashboards
• Transform commercial real estate data into information, insights and intelligence to inform business and client decision-making
• Partner with global teams on project implementation, methodological alignment and data integrity
• Spearhead Generative AI initiatives to automate and optimize research processes, enhancing the speed and depth of market insight generation.
• Integrate AI-driven tools and LLMs into existing data workflows to streamline unstructured data extraction.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent) with minimum 3 years experience as a data analyst/data engineer. Exposure in commercial real estate or a related industry is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of data and analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, Phyton, Power Query, DAX and familiar with mapping platform (e.g. Argis, Mapbox) integration with dashboards
• Experience with generative AI technologies and application (such as prompt engineering, RAG, or Agentic AI) to drive process innovation and operational efficiency
• Experience with API integration and ODBC connectors for extracting data from various sources will be highly advantageous
• Experience with cloud platform (either Azure, AWS or GCP) or candidates with Power BI certificate (DA-100 or PL-300) will be highly advantageous
• Project management skills with previous experience of managing projects from inception to finalisation
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential.

We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.