Lead, Analytics Engineering

Avison Young

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 145,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Traditional and Roth 401(k) with employer match

12 weeks Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage

Wellness program

Job summary

Avison Young is seeking a Lead of Analytics Engineering in Chicago, IL. In this role, you'll lead the strategy and execution of data products to empower decision-makers in commercial real estate. With over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate strategy, you're expected to drive initiatives from concept to launch, collaborate across teams, and ensure compliance. The compensation ranges between $145,000 to $165,000, complemented by comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan, medical insurance, and a wellness program.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in commercial real estate strategy.
5+ years of experience with technology, data, and analytics.
Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

Lead the lifecycle for data products and data science models.
Develop mathematical and algorithmic approaches for real estate decisions.
Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with data practices.

Skills

SQL

Data architecture

Data pipelines

Geospatial datasets

Commercial real estate strategy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Proactive mindset

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, data engineering, business, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

As a Lead of Analytics Engineering at Avison Young Technologies, you will lead the strategy and execution of proprietary data products and models that empower commercial real estate decision makers across investor, occupier, and public sector client segments.

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle – from discovery and concept development to test, scale, launch, and iteration – for data products and data science models.
Develop mathematical and algorithmic approaches to address complex commercial real estate decisions overseeing the work of the data science and data engineering teams.
Participate in the daily development processes with engineering, data science, and product teams to deliver usable data products, directly contributing to the business and technical requirements and testing and validation of the data products.
Manage data and technology vendor relationships through renewals, delivery timeliness, and data evaluation.
Ensure compliance and responsible data usage and governance practices across all data products and workflows.
Collaborate with clients, advisory team, and leadership to assess client needs, test value, and guide direction of data products.
Support go‑to‑market teams with positioning and product market fit of new and upcoming products.
Communicate strategy, roadmap, and release plans to internal stakeholders and to clients.
Define and track success metrics on delivered data products.
And other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, data engineering, business, real estate, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial real estate strategy, with at least 5 years working directly with technology, data, and analytics.
Strong understanding of SQL, data architecture, data pipelines, and geospatial datasets.
Strong understanding of commercial real estate strategy.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
A self‑starter with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset. Proven ability to influence without authority and build strong, collaborative relationships across teams.

Compensation

The base salary is aligned with market data and is estimated between $145,000 to $165,000 with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus. Salary is determined by work location and other factors including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non‑discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

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