Research Analyst (Commercial Real Estate)
About The Position
Make your next move an expert one. At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. Why Colliers? Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career. This is a fully onsite position based out of our Oakland, CA office. About the role: The Research Analyst supports market positioning by producing insightful reports and data-driven analysis on commercial real estate trends, activity, and performance. While data validation and data integrity are critical functions, the position will also handle the research department's daily responsibilities by facilitating staff and broker research requests and assisting with producing high-quality market publications and research papers. In addition, the position will also provide material for client presentations, help with property market valuations, and support the training of new staff and brokers. This role is integral to informing client strategy and brokerage support..
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in Commercial Real Estate research or analytics.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, real estate, or related field.
- Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to shift priorities, meet critical deadlines, and deliver projects on time.
- Comfortable working with a variety of software platforms, including CRM systems, mapping tools, databases, and online research tools.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Tableau or Power BI is preferred
- Economic datasets and market research tools (e.g., CoStar, Moody’s, MSCI).
- GIS and spatial tools (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update property data across internal systems and presentation materials.
- Collect, analyze and deliver timely market intelligence on commercial properties, market activity, and economic trends.
- Assist with preparing broker opinion of values, lease abstracting and lease/sale analysis.
- Conduct field research to confirm and enhance market information, take photographs, verify tenant movement, and monitor new developments.
- Collaborate with marketing and sales professionals to provide research insights for presentations and special projects.
- Respond to ad hoc data requests (i.e ownership inquiries, zoning, and comparables).
- Partner with cross-functional departments to enhance data tools, troubleshoot systems, and implement software updates.
- Participate in local office sales/leasing, tenants in the market and research meetings.
- Provide guidance and informal oversight to research coordinators and database support staff, fostering best practices and ensuring alignment with broader research objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
