Branch Portfolio Planning & Site Acquisition Lead

Cushman & Wakefield; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Hong Kong seeks a Branch Portfolio Planning & Site Acquisition Lead to shape the branch portfolio and drive site opportunities across core markets. You will translate business goals into actionable investment plans and oversee acquisitions through to execution.

You will collaborate with real estate, projects, brokers and asset managers to secure premium locations that align with brand standards and growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in commercial real estate, project management, network planning and acquisition.
• Experience identifying strategic locations using market analysis, demographic data and GIS tools.
• Proven track record in acquiring premium retail sites aligned with growth objectives.
• Experience managing asset managers, brokers, landlords and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop branch network strategies by analyzing goals, customer needs, market trends, and branch performance to recommend investments.
• Lead site acquisition and portfolio planning from location identification through lease transactions and handover for execution.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including real estate, projects, design, brokers, landlords, and asset management teams to ensure successful delivery of branch initiatives.
• Drive customer experience and brand standards by ensuring locations and upgrades support premium client experience and align with branding and business objectives.
• Promote operational excellence by identifying risks, improving processes, ensuring compliance, and working across teams to deliver high-quality environments.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Project management

Network planning

Acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

Job Title

Branch Portfolio Planning & Site Acquisition Lead

Job Description Summary

This role leads the planning and execution of the clients retail branch portfolio and site acquisition agenda, with a primary focus on the core 8 retail markets and visibility across the wider branch estate. The role supports the client’s pivot to affluence by translating client priorities and market opportunity into clear branch portfolio plans, site briefs, acquisition recommendations and delivery actions reported against identified success criteria.

About the Role

• Develop branch network strategies by analyzing business goals, customer needs, market trends, and branch performance to recommend where to invest, expand, relocate, upgrade, or close locations.

• Lead site acquisition and portfolio planning from identifying potential locations through evaluation, approval, lease transactions, and handover for execution.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including real estate, projects, design, brokers, landlords, and asset management teams to ensure successful delivery of branch initiatives.

• Drive customer experience and brand standards by ensuring branch locations and upgrades support a premium client experience and align with company branding and business objectives.

• Promote operational excellence by identifying risks, improving processes, ensuring compliance, and working across teams to deliver efficient, high-quality workplace and branch environments.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience in commercial real estate, project management, network planning and acquisition.

• Experience identifying strategic locations for branch or retail network growth using market analysis, demographic data, socio-economic trends, and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools.

• Proven track record in retail or commercial real estate acquisition (e.g., banking, convenience retail, or large-scale retail networks), including evaluating, sourcing, and securing premium locations aligned with business growth objectives.

• Strong experience managing asset managers, real estate brokers, landlords, and external partners to acquire high-value sites, negotiate commercial terms, and support network expansion initiatives across multiple markets.

Benefits

We’re committed to providing work‑life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment, focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion‑from‑within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

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