Global Real Estate Operations & Lease Analytics Leader

Otis Elevator Co.; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 93,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Elevator Co. is seeking a Global Real Estate Operations Analyst to support lease administration, financial analysis, and operational processes for a portfolio of 2,300+ locations.

You will collaborate with Regional Leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data, enable transactions, and drive process improvements across the portfolio. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years in operations or corporate real estate, strong modeling skills, and experience managing global projects.

Qualifications

• Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Working knowledge of real estate transactions, lease structures, and portfolio management concepts.
• Ability to manage outsourced third‑party services providers and drive accountability to service levels and KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of lease administration systems and processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a highly matrixed, global organization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and external service providers.
• High attention to detail and analytical rigor.

Responsibilities

• Support global lease administration processes and help maintain data quality, reporting, and compliance standards.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of lease data, critical dates, financial obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Support the implementation of consistent lease administration practices and documentation standards across regions, driving consistency and best practices.
• Partner with legal, finance, and regional teams to manage lease obligations, renewals, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with third-party service providers and internal stakeholders to support lease administration activities.
• Conduct financial analysis and support underwriting activities for real estate transactions, including leases, renewals, and dispositions.
• Own and manage standardized financial models to evaluate site selection, lease vs. buy decisions, and portfolio optimization strategies.
• Analyze cost structures, market data, and financial risks associated with real estate transactions and business cases.
• Support executive-level reporting and business case development for large transactions.
• Act as a key support role to Regional Portfolio Management teams across Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Align global standards with regional execution needs.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Portfolio Planning & Analytics teams to integrate financial and operational insights.

Skills

Advanced financial analysis

Financial modeling

Real estate transactions

Lease administration

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Global collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Finance/Business

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Otis Elevator Co. is seeking a Global Real Estate Operations Analyst to support lease administration, financial analysis, and operational processes for a portfolio of 2,300+ locations.

You will collaborate with Regional Leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data, enable transactions, and drive process improvements across the portfolio. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years in operations or corporate real estate, strong modeling skills, and experience managing global projects.