Research Analyst

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 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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 Vantage, Transwestern’s proprietary data platform.

• Utilize Curve Vantage 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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Urban Planning, Economics, or related field.

• 1+ years of real estate research or related business experience.

• Or any similar combination of education and experience, including internships.

• 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.

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

• 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 crossfunctional 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.

• Perform or assume additional department duties as assigned.

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ABOUT US

Transwestern’s Guiding Principles are woven into the fabric of our firm and underscore the value of each individual team member. We embrace inclusion – not only as the right thing to do, but as a reflection of who we are. It is our responsibility and heartfelt desire to create an environment that elevates the human spirit and brings out the best in everyone.

Different backgrounds, life experiences and cultures shape our individual perspectives and ultimately generate the best results for our clients. Strategic human capital planning combined with development initiatives foster a work environment that celebrates uniqueness and champions the achievements attained through collaboration.

Please note that all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification. In addition, your employment with Transwestern is subject to successfully passing a drug screen check prior to your starting with the Company along with satisfactory references.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have your story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you may become a part of the Transwestern story.