Research Analyst: UK Commercial Property, PMA PMA

The Society for Location Analysis; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial property research firm in London seeks a Research Analyst to produce in-depth market research reports focused on the retail sector. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a relevant degree. The role supports both clients and internal teams, and offers a competitive salary along with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus based on performance

27 days holiday entitlement

Pension scheme contribution

Life Insurance and Income Protection cover

Travel card loans

Bike to work scheme

Eye tests

Childcare vouchers

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Interest in commercial property, especially retail.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed research reports.
• Conduct primary and secondary research.
• Provide research support to clients and teams.
• Develop UK services in report format and data analysis.

Skills

Analytical communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Time management skills

Computing skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Degree educated with a strong academic record

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Research Analyst: UK Commercial Property
Experience: Graduate or Graduate plus 1-3 years of experience
Department: UK PROMIS - Retail
Salary: £32,000 ( new graduate starting )
Location: Covent Garden, London
Start date: Flexible

PMA are the world's leading independent commercial property research company. Our team of over 70 analysts, drawn globally, analyse and forecast commercial property markets throughout the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and the US. Our clients include most major global property investors. We recruit the strongest candidates to provide a first-class service to our clients. We also continue to promote from within; many Partner and Associate positions are held by analysts who started their career with us.

We are a motivated company and our non-hierarchical working environment gives recruits the support needed to expand their skills and become a valuable member of our sociable team. Whilst we are a hard working company, we also value our informal culture.

Responsibilities

• Working as a key part of our UK team in the production of detailed town and city-based research reports and the collation of key data sets.
• Undertaking primary and secondary research to develop in-depth knowledge of individual local markets, as well as an understanding of key national property market trends.
• Providing direct research support to our clients and in-house teams on an ad hoc basis.
• Taking an active role in the ongoing development of our UK services in terms of report format, data analysis and data delivery to clients.

Personal attributes / Qualifications

• An interest in commercial property, particularly the retail market, along with an understanding of broader economic and social trends.
• A keen eye for detail: you will be part of a team managing data across several UK markets, from collection and input to producing reports and other outputs.
• Analytical: you will draw on excellent analytical communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Self-motivating: you will work independently from an early stage, requiring self-motivation and excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Computing skills: you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Well-rounded: you will be degree educated with a strong academic record. A rounded individual with a property interest is more important than the course studied - we employ graduates from a wide range of degrees across humanities and sciences.

Languages: fluency in English is essential.

PMA employment package

• Competitive salary, and discretionary bonus based on company performance.
• PMA offer a progressive approach to flexible working.
• Holiday entitlement of 27 days per annum.
• PMA contribution to workplace pension scheme, Life Insurance and Income Protection cover.
• In addition, PMA provide travel card loans, bike to work scheme, eye tests and childcare vouchers.
• PMA is a friendly company and we have regular social events.

How to apply

• Please complete the online form.
• Visit our website pma.co.uk to find out more about the company and help tailor your application.
• Suitable applicants will be invited to a first interview, which, if successful, will be followed up with a second interview. There will also be an analytical / written assessment.
• Download the Job Specification