Portfolio Strategy Director

CBRE; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global commercial real estate firm is seeking a Portfolio Strategy Director to provide strategic advice and manage client portfolios. This role involves leading a team, building client relationships, and utilizing strong financial acumen. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree preferred and extensive experience in real estate financials. A competitive salary of $145,000 to $175,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits, is offered.

Benefits

401(K)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of Real Estate Financials and Lease Terms.
• Ability to lead the exchange of critical information.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the training and development of staff.
• Coordinate daily activities to support the client's goals.
• Lead the client relationship with frequent collaboration.

Job description

Overview

Portfolio Strategy Director

Job ID 238929 • Posted 26-Sep-2025 • Service line: GWS Segment • Role type: Full-time • Areas of Interest: Consulting, Workplace Strategy • Location(s): Remote - US - United States of America

About The Role

As a CBRE Portfolio Strategy Director, you will be responsible for providing advice and guidance for investment opportunities to a large global client. This job is part of the Portfolio Management job function. They are responsible for managing portfolios comprised of different classes of assets.

What Youind You'll Do

• Provide formal supervision of one employee. Supervise the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and mentorship.
• Coordinate and lead the team's daily activities to support the client's goals and objectives. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Lead the client relationship with the head of real estate, including frequent collaboration on ideas and strategies for the business and portfolio.
• Provide recommendations on portfolio and business strategies to support global M&A activity for the client.
• Empower the team to identify and implement innovation and critical thinking across the portfolio.
• Build periodic reports for the client by analyzing data, telling the data story, and communicating the analysis and strategy to executives and key partners.
• Ensure the team is delivering critical metrics and CPIs.
• Apply a robust knowledge of multiple subject areas, the business, and key drivers that impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and colleagues to take action while following the organization's business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
• Identify and tackle multi-dimensional, sophisticated operational and organizational problems using appropriate resources within or outside the department.
• Significantly improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within the job field.

What You'll Need

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Professional qualifications such as RICS, CFA, ACA or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of Real Estate Financials and Lease Terms
• Ability to lead the exchange of critical, complicated, and difficult information
• Leadership skills to set, lead and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mentality
• Sophisticated math skills and ability to perform math such as percentages and other financial-related calculations

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. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory; Building Operations & Experience; Project Management; Real Estate Investments. Visit www.cbre.com for more information.

Compensation and Benefits

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation. The minimum salary for the Portfolio Strategy Director position is $145,000 annually and the maximum salary is $175,000 annually. Eligible for a discretionary bonus. Benefits include 401(K), Dental, Health, Life, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.