Research Analyst
About The Position
The Research Analyst aggregates, maintains, and analyzes real estate data to identify emerging trends and develop actionable market insights. The role supports Research and Brokerage teams by producing reports, client presentations, and other research deliverables, maintaining data integrity and databases, responding to research requests, supporting valuation efforts, and assisting with staff and broker onboarding and training. It is an onsite position based in Colliers’ Tampa, Florida office. The analyst collects and validates property and market information, develops quarterly and ad hoc market reports, and provides statistical insights on commercial real estate and economic trends. The role also involves field research, demographic and mapping requests, broker and marketing support, collaboration on software systems, and participation in local sales, leasing, and research meetings. The position calls for analytical ability, attention to detail, communication skills, and collaboration, as well as an interest in real estate, data, and market research.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Business, Economics, or Statistics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical skills and experience using a research database.
- Ability to calculate and analyze key metrics and indicators, including vacancy, absorption, inventory, deliveries, and cap rates.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of research experience in a similar industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collect, validate, and input property-level information, including availabilities, lease and sale comparables, tax information, and economic data, across databases, spreadsheets, and presentation materials.
- Aggregate, standardize, and augment disparate data sets across multiple service lines.
- Collect and analyze market data and lead development of quarterly and ad hoc market reports, client presentations, and other deliverables, ensuring compliance with corporate data standards.
- Use AI and emerging technology tools to improve research workflows, accelerate analysis and content development, and validate outputs for accuracy and consistency.
- Provide timely statistical information on commercial properties, including availability and vacancy rates, lease rates, absorption trends, lease and sale comparables, tenant migration, development activity, and economic trends.
- Conduct field research to verify property and tenant information, document market activity, verify tenant movement, and monitor new developments.
- Facilitate demographic and mapping requests in collaboration with the national GIS team.
- Partner with marketing and sales professionals to provide research assistance and expertise for client meetings and presentations as needed.
- Provide research support to brokers and staff on special projects involving data such as ownership, zoning, land use, and property sales.
- Collaborate with corporate IT and research and marketing teams to troubleshoot, test upgrades, and implement changes to Colliers’ proprietary software systems.
- Lead local sales, leasing, and tenants-in-the-market meetings.
- Participate in internal and external sales and research meetings.
- Build market knowledge and strengthen relationships by engaging with industry professionals and attending local real estate events.
- Support valuation efforts and assist with onboarding and training staff and brokers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
