Investment Strategy & Research - Associate

Stockbridge • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This Associate will have a fundamental knowledge of collecting, synthesizing, and interpreting real estate market and macroeconomic data to produce forward-looking insights that inform strategic real estate investment decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to uncover trends, visualize data effectively, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders. This role reports to the Head of Investment Strategy & Research.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree from an accredited institution, with preferred degrees in real estate, finance, business, economics, data science, or related area.
• 3-7 years of experience in real estate analysis, market research, or economic forecasting.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with an ability to identify patterns and trends.
• Proven analytical skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools.
• Experience with real estate databases and research platforms (e.g., CoStar, CBRE EA, Green Street, Moody's Analytics).
• Experience collecting, cleaning, and structuring datasets to support research and reporting needs.
• Ability to leverage data analytics, scripting, and automation tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL) to enhance data ingestion, transformation, and visualization processes supporting investment research and strategy development.
• Experience collaborating with IT and data teams to implement and optimize cloud-based data infrastructure and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau), improving accessibility and efficiency of research and forecasting workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage projects simultaneously, while working cross-functionally with multiple teams.
• Strong storytelling skills using data to influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Collect and interpret real estate market data, economic indicators, and long-term secular trends to support strategic analysis.
• Monitor macroeconomic developments and assess their impact on real estate markets.
• Develop forward-looking models and scenario analyses to support investment strategy and portfolio decisions.
• Create compelling charts and visualizations to communicate insights and trends.
• Prepare regular market reports, presentations, and ad hoc analysis for senior leadership.
• Update and maintain group resources including slide decks, databases, etc.
• Partner with internal teams to advance strategic initiatives, serving as a key liaison between ISR and IT to facilitate the collection and integration of large-scale data sets.
• Stay current on industry trends and market dynamics.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and STD & LTD insurance.
• 401K plan with a match.
• Generous vacation, sick time and holiday time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree