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Job Title

Research Analyst

Summary

Based in our Vancouver, British Columbia office, the Research Analyst is responsible for supporting the development of local research output and thought leadership by gathering, tracking, and analyzing local market data to derive insights for colleagues and clients. Specifically, this position is tasked with updating and maintaining the accuracy of our proprietary Commercial Real Estate (CRE) database by inputting, updating, and validating key property, availability, and transactional information in real time. This would embrace validating key information via discussions with brokers and contacting external third-party property managers to ensure best-in-class data accuracy.

Working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of stakeholders, the ideal candidate is able to plan, organize, prioritize, adapt, and manage processes and successfully solve problems with minimal direction. Ultimately, the successful candidate will cover local market dynamics, working closely with brokerage professionals in a variety of CRE product types.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on an as-needed basis for ad hoc requests
• Apply technical and analytical skills to disseminate market data and ensure data integrity
• Manage & Update Research Databases
• Contributes to the quarterly statistical process
• Respond to requests for data and/or analysis from Manager of Research, fee-earners, and/or marketing team
• Provide designated support for thought leadership initiatives, pitch materials, publications, and deliverables
• Maintain and develop documented processes to support regular updates and maintenance to ensure the accuracy of the underlying database
• Perform regular and ongoing audits of existing data within the system on a regular and ongoing basis, via the examination of reports and information provided by other brokerages and real estate companies
• Create effective reporting and visualizations to help internal and external stakeholders easily grasp local CRE trends
• Assist in forecasting and economic outlook information for clients
• Generate statistical analysis and reports within a defined frequency, including quarterly stats
• Proactively and routinely seek information from internal fee-earners, Managing Principal, and external sources to facilitate the collection of key intelligence data related to changing market conditions surrounding both inventory, availability, and occupancy
• Accurately maintain & update information within the research databases within a defined frequency
• Assist Manager of Research and/or brokers in the production of customized reports for business development, utilizing both internal and external databases and analytical tools
• Assist in training of other staff, including future team members, junior brokers, and administrative assistants
• Liaise regularly with other CRE professionals, including developers, landlords, appraisers, and external brokers and research analysts to seek out market information
• Work on specialized projects that improve systems and enhance information flow and further automate existing processes
• Collect and ensure the integrity of comparable data, new development information, and applicable information on city planning changes/issues
• Analyze third-party government data source (quantitatively and qualitative) to effectively identify and illustrate key market trends that may impact local CRE activity
• Support local and national research initiatives
• Analyze data, compiles and writes (or assists in writing) quarterly reports (MarketBeats)

Qualifications

• Resourcefulness/initiative: ability to successfully resolve problems with minimal oversight & direction
• Post-secondary education required; degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Urban Economics, Urban Planning, or Urban Geography is an asset
• Verbal communication/articulate/polished: strong oral and written communication skills
• Professional acumen, demonstrated interest in CRE industry
• Experience in data entry/data management and time series analysis/forecasting; economically versed
• Database operation: ability to efficiently and accurately audit/update data and seeks value in repetitive tasks
• Strong Excel skills: ability to effectively utilize Excel to quickly distil and analyze large datasets
• 1-3 years’ experience in real estate industry or business
• Intellectual curiosity: desire to invest time and energy in CRE knowledge
• Demonstrated proficiency with all applicable software packages, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Adaptability/change/fast pace: ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage processes in a fast-changing, high-energy environment
• Connection/relationship building: maintains a positive and profession attitude and demonstrates professionalism at all times
• Attention to detail: excellent organization skills and keen eye
• Team player/collaboration: seeks to make individual contributions that benefit the broader team
• Work ethic/grit: proactively gather data and confirm accuracy; tenacity to go above and beyond

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.Cushman & Wakefield s’engage à respecter l’équité en matière d’emploi. Notre objectif est d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt d’obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l’offre d’emploi dans un autre format ou d’accéder à toute autre mesure d’adaptation au cours du processus d’embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à [email protected]. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.