Compass is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Analyst to join our team. The role is critical in providing data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making for our owner/developer clients, leadership, and project management teams. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a passion for real estate, and the ability to transform raw data from a variety of sources into actionable research for our stakeholders. 

This role is 100% on-site based out of Union Square HQ (110 5th Ave.)

Job Responsibilities:

• Data Collection and Analysis:
• Gather and analyze data from various public and private sources, including listing feeds, Department of Buildings, Department of Finance, industry publications, other internal data sets, and phone calls to competitive buildings.
• Assist in maintaining databases for efficient data management for our external facing deliverables and internal CRM processes. 
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity through both manual and automated quality control procedures. 
• Market Research and Competitive Analysis
• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify industry trends, categorize the competitive landscape, and highlight potential opportunities. 
• Analyze competitor strategies, market share, and product offerings to provide insights. 
• Prepare reports and presentations based on these research findings and recommendations. Deliverables will include: Market Reports for Sales and Leasing Comparable Sets, Future Supply (Pipeline Reports), Amenity Studies, Due Diligence Reports, and ad hoc reporting as needed. 
• Reporting and Visualization:
• Create, maintain, and review concise market reports, dashboards, and other deliverables to communicate research findings to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPI’s) to keep track of market trends and performance. 
• Present research findings to internal teams and senior management. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Real Estate, Finance, Political Science, Computer Science, Statistics, etc.)
• Proficient technological knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (heavy emphasis on Excel), Google Sheets, Data Transformation, ETL Processes
• Ability to think critically and outside the box to solve problems in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to communicate and present to internal teams and clients on the findings of our research report process, and the feasibility of achieving team or client goals in relation to the competitive market. 

Additional Skills (Nice to Have):

• Advanced Excel experience including Power Query, and DAX.
• Working knowledge of other programming languages (SQL, Python, etc.). 
• Working knowledge of visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau). 
• Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce, Spark, etc.)

Compensation: 

The base pay range for this position is $35-$38 hourly; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.