Senior Research Analyst

Transwestern•Washington, DC

1d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely on us for expertise that spans institutional and opportunistic investment, development, hospitality, and brokerage and asset services. Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to work across boundaries in pursuit of innovative solutions, reinforcing a reputation for service excellence that translates to measurable results. Through offices nationwide and alliance partners around the globe, we positively impact the built environment and our communities while fostering a work climate that champions career vitality for all. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern. Part of the Transwestern companies, Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) strives to add value for investors, owners, and occupiers across all commercial property types. Fueled by a holistic perspective of the real estate life cycle, agility and creativity are hallmarks of our approach, while vast national resources and sound market intelligence underpin customized recommendations and property solutions. Transwestern is built on a common purpose - Empowering Good People to do Extraordinary Things Together . We are committed to the hiring of smart, passionate, hard-working people who understand the benefits of both collaboration and independence. POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Research Analyst will be responsible for leveraging Transwestern’s vast resources to support and provide innovative insights. The analyst will track all aspects of the real estate markets and be accountable for accurate and proactive maintenance of internal Transwestern data platforms. The analyst will ensure operational excellence and best-in-class standards relating to methodology and application.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Urban Planning, Economics, or related field.
3+ years of real estate research or related business experience.
Proven basic understanding of commercial real estate and/or capital markets metrics.
Familiarity in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Basic familiarity with common data vendors, such as Real Capital Analytics, RealPage, CompStak, ZoomInfo, Revista, Pitchbook, and CoStar.
Strong analytical and writing capabilities with a high attention to detail.
Basic understanding of economics, demographic, and related platforms such as, Moody’s, Lightcast, Oxford Economics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Census Bureau.
Solid organizational, project management and multi-tasking skills.
Able to prioritize workload, manage projects, and communicate with research team members, as well as internal and external clients.
Ability to work independently and proactively as well as in a team setting.
Provide a high-level of customer service with a desire to help internal and external clients succeed.
Ability to resolve complex situations or problems by defining a strategy, often involving cross-functional teams and leading a collaboration effort through resolution.
Able to serve several audiences while remaining committed to generating the best-in-class research product.
Must be flexible, highly creative, work well under pressure and within tight schedules, and be enthusiastic about communicating the company's vision and differentiators.
Superb interpersonal, collaboration and consensus-building skills.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time/constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (ex. a calculator, copy machine, computer printer) or, by request, be provided reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in ESRI Suite, ArcGIS, PowerBI, and Adobe Creative Cloud helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the local commercial real estate market.
Track and analyze economic, demographic, and commercial real estate data to identify unique insights on market activity, conditions and trends to maintain competitive advantage.
Build relationships with the local market’s brokerage teams to best understand their research needs and how best to respond with deliverables.
Develop and leverage relationships with research peers and experts externally in the local real estate community to exchange information and learn about industry trends.
Manage and maintain accuracy on internal commercial real estate metrics through Curve Analytics, Transwestern’s proprietary data platform.
Utilize Curve Analytics to run and report quarterly market statistics.
Compile statistical data and information specific to an internal or external client request and transform into graphs/tables/charts.
Support local teams in the preparation of client pitches, presentations and proposals
Perform or assume additional department duties as assigned.
Perform or assume additional department duties as assigned.