Associate Consultant - Newport Beach

The Concord Group•Newport Beach, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Consultant will analyze real estate markets and development opportunities for The Concord Group, a national real estate advisory firm. Working in small teams alongside senior professionals, the role supports developers, investors, public agencies, and other decision-makers with analysis and recommendations on development and investment decisions. Assignments span markets nationally and property types including multifamily housing, mixed-use development, for-sale residential, retail, hospitality, and master-planned communities. The position offers early exposure to clients and meaningful responsibility. Consultants use proprietary tools, data capabilities, AI, and other analytical resources to interpret information, solve problems, and advise clients. With increasing responsibility and demonstrated judgment, successful Consultants may lead substantial portions of engagements, present findings to clients, guide team members, and build client relationships. The role is based in Newport Beach, California, with a hybrid work arrangement, and includes site visits and market research.

Requirements

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability, strong quantitative skills, and comfort working with data.
Ability to synthesize substantial information and move from analysis to interpretation and recommendation.
Clear, concise writing and confident verbal communication, with an interest in storytelling and client service.
Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and willingness to test assumptions and revise a view when evidence changes.
Initiative, resourcefulness, organization, and ownership of work quality and timeliness.
Interest in real estate, development, cities, economics, consumer behavior, or related fields.
Strong academic record, rigorous coursework, and evidence of achievement inside or outside the classroom.
Submit a résumé, an unofficial transcript, a short note explaining interest in consulting and TCG, expected or actual graduation date, and an example of a question or project pursued out of curiosity.

Nice To Haves

Relevant internships in real estate, consulting, finance, economics, planning, or analytics are helpful but not required.
Leadership, independent projects, research, and other accomplishments can demonstrate relevant qualities.
Interests in business, design, culture, politics, or other subjects can bring useful perspective to the work.

Responsibilities

Analyze market, demographic, economic, and competitive data to assess development opportunities.
Interpret data and help formulate recommendations regarding demand, positioning, rents, pricing, and absorption.
Translate findings into exhibits, presentations, memoranda, and market studies.
Use Excel, data platforms, mapping tools, and AI to improve efficiency and analytical quality, while checking sources and results.
Conduct market research, including site visits and interviews with brokers, developers, and property managers.
Participate in project discussions and client meetings, working with senior advisors to address questions without obvious answers.