Associate, Research

• Supporting the research needs of the US debt and equity teams by tracking and interpreting data on economics, demographics, and capital markets  
• Assist with the development of investment strategies based on real estate market analysis and forecasts; knowledge of alternative asset classes would be an advantage  
• Supporting real estate investment underwriting through in-depth market analysis  
• Contributing to and assisting in the development of presentations on market trends  
• Assisting in formulating strategies based on real estate market analysis and forecasts 
• Contributing regular views on global commercial real estate as an asset class  
• Contributing to presentations, communications, and market commentaries as required. 
• Collaborating with research, investment, and international teams located in international offices to support the global investment mandate of QuadReal  
• Update and maintain proprietary databases, tools, and models  
• Keep current on major political, economic, and market events that impact real estate investment market conditions in North American & globally

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a graduate degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, and Geography, or a related field is preferred. 
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant research, analytical, and advisory expertise in real estate with a good knowledge of US markets.   
• Demonstrated ability to aggregate and stratify large quantities of data and distill information into a concise presentation format  
• Proven ability to formulate and test hypotheses about real estate trends in the market  
• Strong quantitative computer skills (Excel, SQL, etc.) and familiarity with industry data sources – CoStar, Real Capital Analytics, Oxford Economics, Macrobond, NCREIF, etc. 
• Must be able to work independently and take the lead on multiple projects 

Don’t have all of the above skills?  Don’t worry, we still want to hear from you!

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $135,000.

The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, the market compensation of the role, and the consideration to internal equity.

QuadReal offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to the base pay, which includes a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined contribution pension plan and paid time off.