Research Executive

Urban Redevelopment Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in Singapore is seeking a property data analyst to support the Property Research Department. The role involves conducting market surveys, managing data portals, and improving data collection processes. Candidates must have a diploma in relevant fields and proficiency in Excel, Access, or Power BI. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, along with the ability to work independently and under tight deadlines. This opportunity plays a crucial role in maintaining Singapore's transparent property market.

Qualifications

• Diploma preferably in statistics, real estate, business administration, finance or other relevant fields.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Power BI or other similar database management software.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to work quickly and meet tight deadlines.
• Innovative and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market surveys and compile property market statistics.
• Manage data portals and liaise with IT vendors on data systems.
• Implement new processes to improve efficiency in data collection.

Skills

Data collection and analysis

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Power BI

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Innovative thinking

Education

Diploma in statistics, real estate, business administration, finance or other relevant fields

Job description

What the role is:

As the authoritative source of Singapore’s real estate statistics, we are the dynamic team of property data analysts, economists and statisticians responsible for maintaining a transparent, stable and sustainable property market in Singapore. We are currently looking for a new hire to provide statistical, research and administrative support to the Property Research Department.

What you will be working on:

The candidate will be involved in the conduct of market surveys, compilation of property market statistics, management of data portals, as well as liaison with IT vendors on data systems. In addition, the candidate will also help implement new processes to improve efficiency in data collection.

What we are looking for:

• Diploma preferably in statistics, real estate, business administration, finance or other relevant fields
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Power BI or other similar database management software. Working experience in organisations that deal with data collection, publication and research will be advantageous
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to work quickly and meet tight deadlines
• Innovative and resourceful

About Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.