Research Analyst

Quick Facts

Research Analyst supporting local real estate market research and thought leadership.

Description

The Analyst reports to the Local Manager and supports the development of local research output and thought leadership by gathering and analyzing local market data, interpreting trends, and maintaining proprietary and third-party databases with local market data. Output of the analysis is used to produce research deliverables for pitch and/or proposal materials, and reflects various market dynamics. The position supports thought leadership and forecast development; it is not specific to a service line but may specialize by property type.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, interpret, and present real estate trends and information for business development opportunities, client support, and internal analysis for the office and industrial markets
• Compile and distribute research in the form of narratives, graphics, data summaries, etc. for internal (Brokers, Property Managers, Marketing)
• Analyze market statistics, generate market reports and/or collateral material based on statistical analysis conducted
• Interface with national research resources to produce standardized market reports and customized client research
• Educate internal clients on available research tools and resources
• Develop and maintain a proprietary commercial real estate database ensuring consistently accurate and current data
• Create and analyze spreadsheets utilizing data needed to generate graphs, tables, and written analysis and make recommendations to the Director of Research
• Generate statistics, tables, and graphs used in quarterly market and statistical reports
• Create quarterly market reports to include written analysis explaining statistics and market activity, which may include drafting quarterly write-up
• Compile statistical data specific to client or service line by translating and converting data to graphs/tables/charts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree; industry related field of study preferred
• 1+ years of real estate research or related business experience (or similar combination of education and experience)
• Experience in data entry/data management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong data software applications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet goals and objectives
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective listening and critical thinking skills
• PowerBI skills are a plus

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid and unpaid time away from work
• Competitive pay: $74,800.00–$88,000.00 (varies by eligibility factors such as location, hire date, total hours worked, job type, business line, and collective bargaining agreement applicability)
• Company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role