Who are we
Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.
At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.
A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.
In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart here.
About The Role
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Scope
Knight Frank are seeking a candidate for the role of Data Analyst to join our Data & Analytics APAC team. The teamis headquartered in Singapore with analysts based in Kuala Lumpur supporting projects across the region and, where required, EMEA. This is an exciting role for someone who likes a dynamic environment where they can build new tools, share new ideas and improve how we deliver our work.
The analyst will support projects across portfolio services, tenant representation and BD assignment / pitches. The role will involve collecting, cleaning, and structuring data; undertaking financial, portfolio, workplace, economic, demographic and travel analysis; and presenting findings through dashboards, reports and presentations. . The expectation is to cover all sectors as the team develops and grows.
What we are looking for:
- A BSc, Master’s degree or equivalent experience in any subject that demonstrates an ability to analyse data and/or patterns and trends (e.g Economics, Finance, Geography, Maths or Data Analytics)A BSc, Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a subject that demonstrates an ability to analyse data and identify patterns and trends (e.g. Economics, Finance, Geography, Mathematics or Data Analytics)
- A self-motivated individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a determination to succeed
- An inquisitive mind and desire to innovate and develop new tools and approaches
- Passionate and strong interest in the future of real estate work, technology, social trends and current affairs.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data quality
- Flexibility and ability to balance a variety of demands
- Strong MS Excel (intermediate level and above), including experience working with structured datasets and PivotTables. Candidates may be assessed in this area.
- Knowledge of Power BI or another data visualisation tool would be beneficial
- Knowledge of ERSi ArcGIS or another mapping tool would be beneficial, but is not essential
- Excellent graphical and numerical skills in interpreting and presenting data in Power Point, Excel, Word etc. We do not expect candidates to have experience across every capability listed; selection will focus on analytical strength, the areas in which candidates can contribute immediately, and their potential to develop further.
What you will be doing:
- Portfolio and Benchmarking analysis –collecting, cleaning and analysing portfolio data, presenting performance through dashboards and reports, and identifying potential savings opportunities
- Location analysis – where should our clients be located? Combination of non-economic and economic analysis (demographic profile, labour analysis, competitors and clients mapping, financial appraisal).
- Geospatial analysis – preparing data and supporting commute, accessibility and labour-density analysis alongside geospatial specialists
- Financial Modelling – conducting all type of financial analysis (Cash Flow, P&L, NPV) to support business cases for strategies and real-estate transactions (lease acquisitions, disposals, subleases, renewals & renegotiations, provisions calculations, etc.)
- Developing analytics tools and templates including the use of Power BI and other suitable technologies
- Scenario analysis and sensitivity testing
- Preparing and presenting clear reports and analysis for project teams, senior management and clients.
- Visualisation of data to support business cases, reports and presentations
What we offer:
- Becoming part of a diverse English-speaking team of individuals who are passionate about their work fields
- Local and international work with strong focus on many global issues of the day including sustainability, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing
- Opportunity to develop your skills and expand your professional competence in a field that is of interest to you
- Flexible work hours and trust in your ability to deliver and meet deadlines while taking into account your work-life balance
- Freedom to balance working from home and the office according to you and your team’s needs (fully remote work with occasional visits in the office to meet the team is also possible)
- Possibility of short-term work from anywhere as long as you can adapt to your project meeting schedules
Competitive salary
Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.
Skills Required
- BSc, Master's degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative or analytical subject (Economics, Finance, Geography, Mathematics, Data Analytics)
- Strong MS Excel skills (intermediate and above) including working with structured datasets and PivotTables
- Experience in data collection, cleaning, structuring and ensuring data quality
- Financial modelling skills (cash flow, P&L, NPV) to support business cases and real-estate transactions
- Excellent graphical and numerical presentation skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Self-motivated with a can-do attitude, inquisitive mindset and desire to innovate
- Knowledge of Power BI or another data visualisation tool
- Knowledge of Esri ArcGIS or another mapping/geospatial tool
What We Do
At Knight Frank, we build long-term relationships, which allow us to provide personalised, clear and considered advice on all areas of property, in all key markets. We believe personal interaction is a crucial part of ensuring every client is matched to the property that suits their needs best – be it commercial or residential. Operating in locations where our clients need us to be, we provide a worldwide service that’s locally expert and globally connected. Inspired teams naturally provide excellent and dedicated client service. Therefore, we’ve created a workplace where opinions are respected, where everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and where they’re rewarded for excellence. The result is that our people are more motivated, ensuring your experience with us is the best that it can be. At Knight Frank, we value our vibrant online community and appreciate your active participation on our social channels. We strive to maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all users. Please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a positive experience for everyone: - We encourage and welcome your comments and feedback, however, they should be shared in a constructive, respectful manner. - We reserve the right to reject or remove comments that are not in keeping with our policy and to block or ban users/followers who violate this policy. - Please treat each other with courtesy and respect. Hate speech, discrimination, or offensive content of any kind will not be tolerated. Our moderators reserve the right to remove any content and any user who violates these guidelines that are intended to maintain a welcoming and respectful community. Thank you for being a valued member of the Knight Frank community.
