Research Analyst

About the role

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.

About you

The Research Analyst is responsible for aggregating, maintaining, and analyzing real estate data to identify emerging trends and develop actionable market insights. This position supports both the Research and Brokerage teams through the production of high-quality reports, client presentations, and various research requests. In addition to maintaining data integrity and database management, the analyst will respond to research requests, support valuation efforts, and assist with onboarding and training of staff and brokers.

This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset, offering a dynamic opportunity for someone passionate about real estate, data, and storytelling through market research.

In this role, you will

• Collect, validate, and input property level data —including availabilities, lease and sale comparables, tax information, and economic data—across various databases, spreadsheets, and presentation materials.
• Aggregates, standardize, and augment disparate data sets across multiple service lines.
• Collect and analyze market data to lead the development of quarterly and ad hoc market reports, client presentations, and other deliverables, ensuring all outputs meet corporate data standards.
• Leverage AI and emerging technology tools to improve research workflows, accelerate analysis and content development, and validate outputs for accuracy and consistency.
• Provide timely and reliable statistical information on commercial properties, including, but not limited to, availability and vacancy rates, lease rates, absorption trends, lease and sale comparables, tenant migration, development activity, and economic trends.
• Conduct field research to verify property and tenant information, document market activity, verify tenant movement, and monitor new developments.
• Facilitate demographic and mapping requests in collaboration with the national GIS team.
• Partner with marketing and sales professionals to provide research assistance and expertise for client meetings/presentations as needed.
• Provide research support to brokers and staff on special projects involving the compilation of data such as ownership data, zoning, land use and property sales.
• Collaborate with corporate IT and research/marketing teams to troubleshoot, test upgrades, and/or implement changes to Colliers’ proprietary software systems.
• Lead local sales/leasing and tenants-in-the-market meetings.
• Actively participate in internal and external sales and research meetings.
• Build market knowledge and strengthen relationships by actively engaging with industry professionals and attending local real estate events.

What you’ll bring

• 2+ years Research experience in a similar industry is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business, Economics, Statistics)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical skills and experience using a research database. Able to calculate and analyze key metrics and indicators (vacancy, absorption, inventory, deliveries, cap rates, etc.)

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• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Direct applicants only please, no agencies.