Head of Forecasting

Job Title Head of Forecasting Job Description Summary Key Objectives · Lead development and maintenance of best-in-class, end-to-end CRE forecasting infrastructure for the Americas, with emphasis on accuracy and scope above all else, as well as capability/functionality, scalability, flexibility and automation/efficiency. · Integrate emerging methods into existing framework, and push Cushman & Wakefield to the frontier of forecasting and predictive (time series) analytics. · Serve as key partner to Global Chief Economist and execution/production of House View in seamless manner, whereby the macro-to-micro architecture employs best-in-class techniques for consistency at all levels. Job Description Develop & Maintain Best-in-Class CRE Forecasting Infrastructure (50%) · Oversee new architecture that houses end-to-end solution for Americas CRE forecasting, using best-in-class practices around macro-to-micro techniques and reconciliation. · Ensure diagnostics and quality controls are consistent with best-in-class infrastructure practices. · Elevate modeling capability to include traditional econometric techniques for forecasting (e.g., ARIMA, VAR, [G]ARCH, VECM), with traditional panel data techniques, ML models (recurring neural networks, Prophet) and evolving AI models, emphasizing accuracy (out-of-sample, back-testing) and credibility (theoretical foundations). · Ensure platform capabilities meet basic competitive needs. · Partner with relevant internal or external stakeholders to integrate AI/ML-driven solutions. · Develop and oversee best-in-class maintenance procedures for models. · Manage forecast production. · Automate any and all data transfers, manipulation and other production-related processes where possible to maximize efficiency in conjunction with PRI (Property Research & Inte