Senior Research Analyst, Global Think Tank

Cushman & Wakefield
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United States, New Jersey, Chatham
Nov 14, 2024
Job Title Senior Research Analyst, Global Think Tank Job Description Summary This position will reside in the Global Think Tank and will report directly to the Head of Americas Insights. The Sr. Research Analyst is responsible for supporting the development of analysis, research and thought leadership for a variety of Cushman & Wakefield service lines and property type leadership groups, including alternatives and practice groups (PG). Specifically, this position provides support for gathering and analyzing data, and interpreting this information to identify trends in the market. Output of the analysis is used to produce research deliverables to be included in thought leadership, pitch and/or proposal materials and reflects various market dynamics. The Senior Analyst is also accountable for accurate and proactive maintenance of proprietary and third-party databases with local market data, as well as pulling data from said systems to support thought leadership and forecast development. The position will serve as quality control auditor to ensure accuracy of reports, data and adherence to corporate standards. Job Description Responsibilities: Participates in development of requests for research information including market statistics and analysis for thought leadership, prospecting, pitch, and/or proposal materials Coordinates and fulfils all research requests Ensures research teams are meeting needs of fee-earners Contributes to Think Tank thought leadership Analyzes data, compiles, and writes (or assists in writing) quarterly reports Shares best practices within and across markets, service lines and offices Key Outputs: Create slide decks and co-author reports for internal and external distribution Deliver defensible, complete and compatible research data and information as needed Work across departments (PG, TDS, Data Excellence, V&A, GOS, etc) to develop key metrics to support the business and produce industry leading thought leadership Automate data collection process, where feasible and possible Leverage and automate use of third-party data, where possible Identify new data sources, as needed Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required 3+ years of experience in research, real estate experience preferred Exceptional project management and organizational skills Business development Experience with Power BI (preferred but not required) Familiarity with programming (e.g., Python) and APIs (preferred but not required) Team player/collaboration Accountability/ownership Attention to detail Verbal communication/ articulate/ polished: strong oral and written communication skills Connection/relationship building Adaptability/change/fast pace: ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage processes in a fast-changing environment Critical thinking/problem solving: demonstration of good judgement to make appropriate decisions Knowledge of the complexities and rules within the CRE industry along with key market metrics and indicators Strong understanding of CRE data sources Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $74,375.00 - $87,500.00 Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.