Research Analyst, Commercial Real Estate
About The Position
The Team Pembroke is an international real estate advisor that acquires, develops, and manages properties and places - specializing in mixed-use, office, and residential environments in the world's leading cities. We're united by a belief that real estate is more than just buildings. Our mission is to create long-term value through our global expertise, local knowledge, and passion for real estate. Comprised of experts across a variety of fields, our team consistently strives for excellence, achieves with integrity, and embraces collaboration. Over the past twenty-five years, we've grown to include offices in Boston, San Francisco, London, Munich, Stockholm, Sydney, Tokyo, and Washington DC, and manage approximately 9.4 million sq ft/876,000 sq m in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Facilitating the private capital of our investors FMR LLC and FIL Limited, we invest in global markets with long-term growth potential. By combining a global point of view with local expertise, we're able to create and manage world-class properties that deliver the best outcomes for our tenants, investors, and the communities in which we work. For more information, visit our website: www.pembroke.com The Role Pembroke is seeking a highly motivated research analyst to join Pembroke's Global Investment team. This role will support market research, investment strategy, portfolio analytics and investor reporting across Pembroke's international portfolio. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in market research, valuation, and/or data analytics. Candidates will need to exhibit strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Data Visualization Tools (PowerBI), Excel, Argus, and PowerPoint.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics or related field.
- 2-3 years of market research, real estate valuation, or business/data analytics experience in the commercial real estate industry with a reputable research house, investment or brokerage firm.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerBI (Tableau) and PowerPoint. Ability to synthesize complex data into clear narratives.
- Familiarity with Argus Enterprise, Yardi Elevate, CoStar, MSCI, Hyperion/PBCS, Green St, and/or similar commercial real estate platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation / PowerPoint skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, collaborative environment without sacrificing accuracy.
- Ability to produce results, meet deadlines, and manage complex and shifting priorities in a high-expectation work culture.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated interest in real estate and desire to develop within the industry. Global, multi-sector experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct macroeconomic, sectoral, regional, and deal-specific market research to support strategic decision making (i.e. underwriting of acquisitions/dispositions, capital project decisions, and long-term market selection).
- Provide data-driven insights, trends and outlook comparisons across asset classes and geographies.
- Analyze 3rd party reports/white papers and attend industry events; summarize insights for internal stakeholders.
- Manage market research/data budgeting and procurement process. Serve as key relationship contact with all service providers; provide ongoing maintenance database of key market analytics, forecasts, supply/demand, rent and other statistics.
- Prepare quarterly and annual investor reporting deliverables including president's letters, valuation summaries, market snapshots, and key portfolio performance trends.
- Collaborate with key internal stakeholders including Asset Management and Finance, to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of performance data and presentation commentary.
- Maintain reporting templates and improve automation where possible.
- Support global portfolio valuation process, working with global Asset Management and Accounting Teams to review Fair Market Value assumptions / submissions and prepare accompanying quarterly presentation material.
- Work directly with 3rd party appraisers as necessary. Update and manage quarterly returns data in addition to supporting year-end audit processes.
- As required, build and maintain financial models (i.e.: DCF) using both Excel and ARGUS Enterprise to calculate and review quarterly asset valuations, project detailed cash flows, and forecast investment returns for asset-level decision-making.
- Partner with Technology Team to:
- Improve data aggregation and visualization across platforms.
- Develop tools for performance analytics, NAV reporting, and market intelligence.
Benefits
- We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
