Research Analyst

Kidder Mathews Careers•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kidder Mathews has been a leader in the commercial real estate industry for nearly 60 years, fostering an innovative and dynamic work culture with more than 100 "best workplace" awards. Now the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm in the Western U.S., Kidder Mathews has over 900 professionals across 19 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. We offer a complete range of brokerage, appraisal, asset services, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. The firm averages $9 billion in transaction volume, manages more than 54 million square feet of space, and conducts 2,700 appraisal, consulting, and cost segregation assignments annually. Job Summary The Research Analyst works as part of a team supporting commercial real estate brokers, appraisers and property management employees with their daily research needs by being a main source of industry-leading information. The major function of this role is to maintain current property data from which to provide reports to the brokers, appraisers and property management to use in their marketing efforts.

Requirements

Strong internet research skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerBI, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment
Ability to speak, write and understand English
Exceptional written, oral and presentation communication skills
Ability to build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners
Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and proactively problem solve
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to learn internal computer software programs
Highly motivated and high level of initiative; inspires confidence to work independently and in support of department goals and business objectives
Demonstrated initiative and trouble shooting skills
Willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning
Professional, clean and neat appearance
Ability to type a minimum of 50 wpm
High School Degree or equivalent required
Ability to learn and be proficient in the following web-based programs: CoStar KM Desktop (Internal Program) LandVision Google Maps and Earth Real Capital Analytics
Ability to understand the commercial real estate industry
Ability to understand commercial real estate terms and standards
3-year relevant experience, commercial real estate experience preferred, but not necessary

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
commercial real estate experience preferred, but not necessary

Responsibilities

Research background information/ contact information about clients, companies via TLO and Hoover’s
Conduct in-depth data analysis using traditional and advanced methods
Train brokers, appraisers and property management employees how to use our resources (CoStar, LandVision, run availabilities, comp reports, etc.)
Develop trend reports, economic reports, employment reports, market reports, report on recent major transactions for marketing purposes
Develop submarket/city reports for marketing materials accurately and on time
Develop tour reports and quarterly market reports accurately and on time
Prepare documents and presentations in PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Power BI
Compile broker presentation material following KM branding standards
Generate demographic reports accurately and on time
Conduct basic lease or investment analysis
Create zoning and land-use reports, and explain allowable uses/densities
Collect out of area market information as requested
Use proprietary, online and subscription resources to research and validate accuracy of internal data
Maintain a local client list for email blast of market information
Prepare, participate and follow up on broker/specialty sales meetings
Present at quarterly sales meeting that quarter’s market report and discussing storylines/key trends in the market
Update and maintain tenants in the marketplace spreadsheets for the different groups
Email KM branded monthly tricks/tips information to brokers
Track industry news and be knowledgeable about large real estate projects, developments, trends and local geography
Network with other researchers in the market
Manage client expectations regarding the depth of analysis contained within deliverables and on the timeliness of deliverables
Perform other duties or projects as requested