Research Analyst, Real Estate

HR&A Advisors • Raleigh, NC

5d • $71,800 - $79,825 • Hybrid

About The Position

HR&A Advisors is seeking an entry-level Research Analyst to work from its Raleigh office. The role is intended for professionals with 0–2 years of experience and supports projects involving urban development, real estate, economic development, and public policy. Analysts contribute to HR&A’s collaborative, data-focused approach to city building and have opportunities to grow and develop areas of specialization over time. Many senior staff members began their careers as Research Analysts.

Day-to-day work varies by project and may include real estate market and financial analysis, statistical and econometric analysis, research, demographic and economic data analysis, public policy analysis, proposal development, marketing materials, and client deliverables such as reports, memos, and presentations. The position is based in Raleigh under HR&A’s hybrid policy, which requires employees to work in the office at least three days per week.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of full-time experience in urban planning or development, real estate finance, economics, statistics, public administration, or a similar field.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills, critical-thinking ability, and creativity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, presentations, agendas, and meeting notes.
• Proficiency with common AI tools, such as large language models, and understanding of responsible use, citation, and incorporation into research and other tasks.
• Understanding of AI tool limitations and ability to independently verify data and AI outputs.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Openness to giving and receiving feedback.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple assignments at once.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate, error-free work.
• Capacity for independent thinking and a self-starter approach.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, Statistics, or Public Policy.
• Demonstrated interest in using emerging AI tools to accelerate data analysis, deliverable production, and other specialized methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct real estate market analysis.
• Perform quantitative analysis in Excel, including real estate-focused financial analysis.
• Conduct statistical analysis and econometrics.
• Research case studies.
• Analyze demographic and economic data.
• Conduct public policy analysis.
• Draft proposals for new projects.
• Produce marketing materials.
• Prepare client deliverables, including written reports, memos, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Use AI tools in research and other tasks responsibly, verify data and AI outputs, and explore emerging tools to accelerate analysis and deliverable production.

Benefits

• Opportunity to participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Annual employer contributions to a long-term wealth-building account and possible contributions to other retirement accounts.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including coverage of 90–95% of healthcare premiums.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed