Cushman & Wakefield · 7 hours ago
Senior Research Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Senior Research Analyst to support local research output and develop market publications. The role involves tracking market metrics, managing quarterly reports, and presenting market overviews to clients.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Track market metrics such as vacancy rates and absorption, interact with various departments and external clients, as well as produce high quality market publications and white papers
Serve as staff specialist for office market staying abreast of office leasing activity in support of leasing brokers
Create quarterly market reports to include written analysis, statistics and market activity, which may include drafting quarterly write-up
Manage quarterly report process and/or the production of other deliverables released by Research
Assist in project management to include coordinating with all parties involved in the production of a deliverable (marketing, graphics, etc.)
Author research papers to analyze the effects of business activities or public policies on commercial real estate
Present market overviews to clients as needed
Analyze indicators needed to generate a market forecast and make recommendations to the Director of Research
Oversee quarterly reporting process
Respond to staff inquiries for information by completing advanced research
Assist in the supervision of Research Analysts to include mentoring and training
Assist in providing nationwide data as needed, relating to non-office products such as retail, multi-family, industrial and hotel
Compile statistical data specific to client or service line by translating and converting data to graphs/tables/charts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree; Industry related field of study preferred
3+ years of real estate research or related business experience
Or any similar combination of education and experience
Experience in data entry/data management
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong data software applications skills
Ability to calculate and analyze key office metrics and indicators (vacancy, absorption, inventory, deliveries, ground breakings, cap rates, FAR, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet goals and objectives
Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective listening and critical thinking skills
Preferred
Power BI skills preferred
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (6)
2023 (2)
2022 (6)
2021 (1)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
GreystoneCitizens BankVanke
2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
Recent News
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