2-Year Analyst, Real Estate Research

The Carlyle Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking a Research Analyst for its U.S. Real Estate Group. This position involves managing data requests, conducting thorough analyses, and collaborating with teams to provide insights critical for strategic investments. Ideal candidates should have a background in economics or finance, experience in data-intensive roles, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel. The anticipated base salary is $110,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional experience in research, analytics, or data-intensive roles.
• Ability to collect, interpret and manipulate large datasets.
• Exceptional responsiveness and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize data and research requests.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses on trends affecting real estate.
• Collaborate with teams to interpret data findings and identify market themes.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

AI research tools

Job description

The Research Analyst within Carlyle's U.S. Real Estate Group will play a critical role supporting investment, market and data research initiatives. This position is ideal for a highly motivated, intellectually curious individual with strong analytical and technical skills who is seeking a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The Research Analyst will support the Research team with important sourcing, acquisitions and asset management initiatives of Carlyle's U.S. Real Estate Group. The integrity and timeliness of research analyses are critical to the strategic investment process of the team. The ideal candidate has a foundation in economics, demographics, data analysis, or finance. The candidate should have a keen interest in real estate and an analytical background with proficiency in both Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Comfort using AI research tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity, or other generative AI platforms) to synthesize data and draft materials will be viewed favorably.

In-Office Requirement: 4 days a week

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize a high volume of data and research requests from investment and asset management teams
• Critically research and analyze data to produce clear, timely, and accurate research insights
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses on macroeconomic, geographic, real estate sector and property trends that impact real estate investments
• Maintain and improve Excel-based models, dashboards, and internal tracking systems to enhance data accessibility, predictiveness, and analytical rigor
• Collaborate closely across the sourcing, transactions, and asset management teams to interpret data findings, communicate implications, and proactively identify market themes
• Provide research perspectives and materials for both internal and external presentations and reporting, including but not limited to, materials for Investor Relations professionals, quarterly fund updates, and internal asset meetings

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Data Science/Analytics or a related quantitative discipline with a proven track record of academic success and relevant coursework; 3.5 GPA or higher
• 1-2 years of professional experience in research, analytics, or data-intensive roles (real estate experience is a plus)
• Ability to collect, interpret and manipulate large datasets
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (modeling, data manipulation, and visualization) and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with AI-assisted research tools
• Exceptional responsiveness, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic, sense of ownership, and ability to manage competing priorities
• Highly motivated, proactive and efficient
• Excellent written communication and ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex ideas
• Committed to high standards of excellence and ethics
• Strong attention to detail

The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $110,000.

In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by Carlyle.

Company Information

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $477 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 678 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2025. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,500 professionals operating in 27 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.

At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.