Analyst/Research Associate

University of Denver; Louisville (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Capital Solutions, Inc. in Louisville, CO is seeking an Analyst/Research Associate to perform in-depth real estate research, analyze market cycles, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for the CEO and senior leadership.

The role focuses on research, strategic initiatives, competitive analysis, and producing concise written materials. A hybrid schedule and strong analytical skills are essential for success in this entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent research, analytical, writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of real estate supply-and-demand fundamentals and their effect on cash flow, valuation, and IRR.
• Ability to gather, evaluate, and synthesize information into clear, actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on real estate markets, investment opportunities, economic trends, business strategies, and CEO initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate unique real estate opportunities to create value for the company.
• Attend meetings with the CEO, summarize discussions, and track progress.
• Create action plans from CEO ideas and drive projects to completion.
• Research competitors and analyze strategies to identify outperformers in leasing, operations, and tenant retention.
• Analyze what successful peers do differently and propose actionable improvements.
• Collaborate with the CEO to research, develop, and implement top-5% industry positioning strategies.
• Prepare research summaries, presentations, and written materials for CEO and senior leadership.
• Monitor current events, economic developments, and market cycles with implications for the firm.
• Travel up to 10–20% as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Writing & editing

Presentation skills

Independent work

Time management

Qualitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's or higher in business, economics, finance, real estate, or related field

MBA (real estate focus) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

OneNote

Job description

Job Title: Analyst/Research Associate

Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt

Reports To: CEO

Date: September 2026

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Located in Louisville, CO, Real Capital Solutions, Inc. (RCS) is a rapidly growing, highly entrepreneurial real estate investment company pairing active capital with street level solutions. RCS sources value-add and opportunistic deals in markets with high barriers to entry. RCS' 55 employees are focused on acquiring and management highly complex real estate investments, providing superior returns to its investors.

Operating for 40 years of RCS' current portfolio is comprised of over 18 million square feet of commercial, single tenant net lease, multi-family, and residential/resort properties representing more than $2.8 billion in market value, located across North America. RCS has a highly active investment platform and plans to acquire an additional $1 billion in real estate over the next few years.

SUMMARY

RCS seeks a highly curious, analytical, and intellectually engaged Analyst/Research Associate with a strong interest in real estate, real estate market cycles, economics, and business trends. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the CEO on research, strategic initiatives, competitive analysis, and written communications. The successful candidate will be responsible for exploring complex topics, conducting thoughtful research, identifying trends and opportunities, and translating findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys asking questions, challenging conventional thinking, connecting information from multiple sources, and developing a deeper understanding of what drives successful real estate investments and businesses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct in-depth research on real estate markets, investment opportunities, economic trends, business strategies, and emerging industry developments and any initiatives that the CEO is currently analyzing.
• Identify and evaluate unique real estate and related business opportunities that may create value for RCS.
• Attend meeting with CEO and summarize, create follow-up and track progress and report back to CEO.
• Create action plans from CEO ideas and drive some to completion.
• Research competitors and analyze their strategies, with particular emphasis on identifying companies that are outperforming in leasing, operations, market positioning, and tenant retention.
• Investigate what successful competitors are doing differently and identify strategies, practices, and opportunities that could help RCS strengthen its competitive position.
• Work directly with the CEO to research, develop, and implement strategies designed to position RCS among the top 5% performing companies in the industry.
• Assist the CEO in developing, researching, and writing communications to employees, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Capture ideas, observations, and questions generated by the CEO and conduct the research necessary to develop those ideas into meaningful analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Prepare research summaries, presentations, reports, and other written materials for the CEO and senior leadership.
• Monitor current events, economic developments, real estate trends, and historical market cycles that may have implications for RCS.
• Analyze information from multiple sources and synthesize complex topics into clear, concise conclusions.
• Conduct special projects and ad hoc research assignments requiring initiative, creativity, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Maintain organized, detailed research files, notes, data, and supporting documentation.
• Ability to travel 10-20%.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, economics, finance, real estate, or a related field. An MBA with a real estate focus is preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in research, real estate, investment analysis, finance, economics, consulting, or a related field.
• Experience as an Analyst with research background.
• Exceptional research, analytical, writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of real estate supply-and-demand fundamentals and how market conditions affect asset cash flow, valuation, and IRR.
• Ability to gather, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate the needs of senior leadership, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Highly organized, with excellent time-management skills, strong attention to detail, and a consistent commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional typing/keyboarding, listening, and note-taking skills, with the ability to accurately capture and organize substantial amounts of information during meetings and conversations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with exceptional Excel skills, and strong working knowledge of OneNote.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule and, when necessary, accommodate meetings, research assignments, and special projects outside of traditional business hours.

Candidate traits

The successful candidate is intellectually curious, highly analytical, resourceful, and genuinely passionate about real estate, economics, business, and market trends. They naturally want to understand why things happen and enjoy digging into complex topics to uncover meaningful insights. Academically astute with a high GPA. The successful candidate is both an exceptional listener and critical thinker who can quickly absorb large amounts of information, identify what matters most, and turn ideas and conversations into well-researched, thoughtful analysis. They must be comfortable working directly with the CEO and senior leadership and possess the judgment, maturity, and discretion required to handle confidential information and sensitive discussions. The successful candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates needs, asks thoughtful questions, and follows assignments through to completion. They are equally comfortable working independently on detailed research projects and collaborating with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.