At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society. Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry. Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Manager - Quantitative Analysis to lead the development and stewardship of Cotality’s retrospective data products, including our market-leading Indices and Market Trends. This role is central to ensuring our products are methodologically rigorous, statistically sound, and trusted by internal and external stakeholders alike. You will combine deep technical expertise with strategic oversight to ensure our models accurately reflect historical property market behaviour while evolving in line with analytical best practice. This role is both hands-on and leadership-focused, requiring you to lead a high-performing team of seven while engaging confidently with senior stakeholders and representing Cotality in high-profile forums. If you are a technically strong and commercially aware leader who thrives on solving complex problems with precision, we want to hear from you. What You Will Be Doing: Lead a team of quantitative analysts responsible for building and maintaining models that reflect historical property market behaviour. Own the delivery and evolution of key retrospective data products, ensuring methodological rigour and robust statistical foundations. Drive continuous improvement in model accuracy, stability, and transparency through version control, benchmarking, and peer review. Collaborate with product and research teams to refine methodologies and validate assumptions for Cotality’s data products. Mentor and develop team members , fostering a culture of analytical excellence, curiosity, and accountability. Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling narratives for executives, government bodies, and key industry customers. Champion ethical modelling to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with governance standards. Support innovation by enabling rapid prototyping and experimentation within delivery constraints. Job Qualifications: What You Will Bring: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. 7 years of experience in quantitative analysis or data science, including at least 2 years in a team leadership role. Proven expertise in developing and validating statistical models, particularly in property markets or financial domains. Strong proficiency in Python or R , with expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning frameworks, and cloud-based analytics environments. Demonstrated experience delivering high-trust, defensible data products with a focus on methodological integrity. Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and external audiences. A natural mentor with experience developing data scientists and fostering a high-performance team culture. Familiarity with cloud-based analytics platforms and modern version control practices. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to build high-performing teams and foster a culture of innovation. Why Join Cotality? Cotality has a culture of collaboration- we champion ownership, initiative and leadership! To support your whole self, our benefits are built to help you thrive at work and in life. In addition to modern offices across Australia and New Zealand, our hybrid working model provides you with the opportunity for flexible working conditions that work best for you and the business; 10 half days of Wellbeing leave each year to help you recharge and access to our Employee Assistance Program; $600 AUD annual wellbeing allowance for gym memberships, wellness apps, ergonomic gear and more; Generous Parental leave offering, $750 AUD in Baby Bucks and our peer recognition turned into rewards program - Bravo! Free subscription to the Calm app as well as other mindfulness tools, online health and nutrition courses; Complimentary access to Australia’s most comprehensive property research platforms including RP Data and exclusive employee-only market updates and access to the industry’s best property experts; Two community and volunteer leave days each year to support meaningful causes and our charity partners. Cotality's Diversity Commitment: Cotality is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment that embraces everyone’s unique contributions, experiences and values. We offer an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are better together when we support and recognize our differences. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Cotality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace across Australia and New Zealand. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. 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