Research Analyst / Senior Research Analyst

Cushman & Wakefield; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate firm is seeking a Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst to contribute to L&I and retail research across the EMEA region. The role involves coordinating data, supporting client engagement, and participating in thought leadership. Candidates should have solid experience in real estate research, strong data management skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position is dynamic and deadline-driven, suitable for those eager to innovate in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in L&I and retail real estate sector research.
• Excellent attention to detail and timelines.
• Ability to deliver effective presentations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EMEA level data for L&I and retail sectors.
• Support client presentations and engagement.
• Contribute to thought leadership in L&I and retail research.

Skills

Data management skills

Power BI

PowerQuery

Excel

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title

Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst

Job Description Summary

The incoming individual will contribute to L&I and Retail related research activities across the EMEA region, including sourcing, working with and analyzing data as well as participating in thought‑leadership generation and client‑focused support.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Work with internal stakeholders to coordinate EMEA level L&I and retail data including existing stock, rental values, capital values, yields, supply, demand, vacancy rates and other real estate data points.
• Through the analysis of data and identification of trends and perspectives, contribute to and help develop pan‑regional L&I and retail sector thought leadership and regular reporting, including developing efficient methods/automation of data management and collateral generation.
• Support client engagement, including preparing presentations on the pan‑regional L&I and retail sector for clients across EMEA.
• Liaising with local EMEA research teams:
  • To coordinate and collaborate on L&I and retail data. Support the roll out of Property Planet across EMEA where this involves logistics, industrial or retail data.
  • To understand Cushman & Wakefield L&I and retail research outputs and coordinate at a regional level seeking opportunities to regionalize content.
• Liaise with L&I and Retail market‑facing colleagues collecting information from them while reciprocating with data and insight to support client engagement/prospecting/pitching.
• Contribute to building the profile of the firm as it relates to L&I and retail market research across the region, including engaging regularly with Marketing colleagues to ensure that all L&I and retail related content is being picked up and fully leveraged with appropriate audiences.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge and experience of working within L&I and retail real estate sector research with willingness to learn and “dive deep” on key subject areas.
• Excellent data management skills including attention to detail and timelines. Experience with database initiation/creation, quantitative market analysis and data management.
• Proficiency in data analytics information technology, particularly Power BI, PowerQuery and Excel.
• Strong communications skills (presentation, written). Skilled in preparing presentations in PowerPoint and in delivering presentations both in person and online.
• Strong capability to problem‑solve with the ability to work effectively, efficiently, and independently in a deadline‑driven, dynamic environment.
• Initiative to develop ideas into new projects or themes to explore in concert with Head of EMEA L&I and Retail Research.
• Excellent teamwork skills, particularly working with teams based across service lines and geographies (especially Europe and globally).