Cushman & Wakefield · 1 day ago
V&A Data Center Research Analyst
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a V&A Data Center Research Analyst to provide accurate and reliable statistical real estate market data for their National Data Center valuation practice group. The role involves research support, data integrity maintenance, and client interaction to enhance brand recognition and revenue growth opportunities.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
With direction from V&A’s Executive Managing Director/National Data Center Lead this person is responsible for all information and materials for the data center niche asset class on an asset level, local, national and international level
Research and write national and regional market reports, as well as maintain the data center comparable data base in support of data center advisory and valuation assignments
Interact with and directly work with Appraisers in the preparation of advisory and valuation services
Assist in the development of a proprietary comparable data base for data center lease, sale, rate of return, construction costs and return on cost that will be interrogated into the advisory and valuation reports
Assist in the quality control of data, products and services provided by the V&A National Data Center team
Train and orient core business units and administrative assistants on Research products, databases and services
Identify new market trends and create thought pieces in tandem with senior members of the data center team
Leverage the company’s extensive reach and knowledge by routinely engaging with C&W’s national and international research teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of research-related experience required within the real estate and/or data center industry
Experience synthesizing data and identifying trends within the data to provide clients
Writing and analytical experience required
Strong storytelling and communication skills – can simplify complexity and articulate “why it matters.”
Computer proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on assigned projects
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to interact with both internal and external clients
Ability to efficiently perform tasks and demonstrate a high level of proficiency in all related software
Excellent understanding of statistical calculations involved in correctly reporting vacancy rates, absorption, construction, rental rates, leasing, sales activity, renovation and proposed activity
Preferred
Experience production insights for marketing initiatives such as reports, newsletters and social media content
Strong project and workflow management skills with the ability to juggle multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously
Experience and comfortability engaging directly with clients, owners, investors and/or other market participants
Experience creating presentations and/or visual data pieces using Microsoft applications
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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2021 (1)
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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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