91 Springboard - Research Analyst - Real Estate Market (5-10 yrs)

Research Analyst - Real Estate Market

Overview:

- The Real Estate Market Research Analyst will be responsible for conducting in-depth research on commercial real estate (CRE) trends, market dynamics, and competitor activity.

- The role focuses on supply-side intelligence, rental benchmarking, and investment trends to support strategic decision-making in expansion planning, pricing strategies, and asset selection.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Research & Industry Analysis:

- Conduct comprehensive research on commercial real estate trends, including supply-demand shifts, rental performance, and investment patterns.

- Analyze leasing structures, capital values, CAP rates, and revenue models across Grade A and flexible office spaces.

- Identify growth opportunities in emerging segments such as managed offices, franchise-based CRE models, and PropTech-driven solutions.

Competitor Intelligence & Benchmarking:

- Track and benchmark rental trends, occupancy levels, and leasing velocity in key office markets.

- Analyze the expansion strategies, asset acquisitions, and pricing models of major IPCs, developers, and coworking operators.

- Provide comparative insights on vacancy rates, deal structures, incentives, and financial performance of competitors.

Strategic Insights & Reporting:

- Develop market reports, feasibility studies, and location assessments to support business decisions.

- Present data-backed recommendations to leadership for supply expansion, pricing adjustments, and partnership opportunities.

- Work closely with internal stakeholders (Commercial, Leasing, Investments) to align research insights with business strategy.

Experience & Skills:

- 3-5 years of experience in real estate market research, consulting, or investment advisory within an IPC or leading real estate advisory firm.

- Strong understanding of office leasing dynamics (Grade A, flex, managed, enterprise solutions).

- Proficiency in data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL preferred).

- Exposure to financial modeling, lease analysis, and market forecasting is a plus.

Preferred Background:

- Experience in real estate consulting firms (JLL, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, Knight Frank, Savills, etc.).

- Strong understanding of flex workspaces, managed offices, and emerging CRE business models.

- Proven ability to synthesize market intelligence into actionable business strategies.