Associate Director, Data Research

Trimont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimont, a leading CRE loan services firm based in Atlanta, seeks an Associate Director of Research to lead CRE research, analytics, and market intelligence. You will direct complex datasets, translate findings into actionable insights, forecasts, and materials for diverse audiences, and mentor a growing research team.

You will oversee tools and databases, ensure quality across analyses, and collaborate with Client Services to tailor research offerings for clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Real Estate, Finance, Data Research, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience analyzing CRE, CRE finance, lending, economic and market conditions, financial institutions, or related risks.
• Proven ability to evaluate and combine data from multiple sources into insights.
• Experience building and maintaining analytical tools, data visualization platforms, statistical models, or research databases.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills for audiences of any size.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience mentoring team members and reviewing deliverables for accuracy and quality.
• Ability to standardize and improve research, reporting, and quality review processes.

Responsibilities

• Set the direction for CRE research on market performance and key financial indicators.
• Integrate internal and external data sources to produce market insights.
• Oversee development and maintenance of research tools, models, and databases.
• Develop economic forecasts and risk assessments for decision support.
• Monitor national/local economic, CRE, banking, and financial conditions with timely analysis.
• Create research content for internal/external audiences across briefs, reports, and websites.
• Partner with Client Services on research offerings and client communications.
• Mentor team members in analytical and communication practices; ensure quality.
• Standardize and improve research, reporting, and review processes across the group.

Skills

Economic analysis

Data visualization

Presentation skills

Research mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Business/Real Estate/Finance/Data Research

Tools

Analytical tools

Statistical models

Research databases

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia Trimont (www.trimont.com) is a specialized global commercial real estate loan services provider and partner for lenders and investors seeking the infrastructure and capabilities needed to make informed, effective decisions related to the deployment, management and administration of commercial real estate secured credit.

We do this with a team of 1100+ extraordinary Team Members who serve a global client base from offices in Atlanta, Bengaluru, Charlotte, Dallas, Hyderabad, Kansas City, London, New York and Sydney. We empower our skilled global teams by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and advanced technology, as well as fostering a culture driven by values. This approach helps our teams excel and build meaningful client relationships, while providing the highest quality service and feeling proud of the work they do.

Trimont is an innovative firm where visionary professionals come to learn, grow, and thrive with colleagues driven by curiosity and collaboration.

Learn: We believe ongoing learning is critical and are focused on providing a work environment where all team members can take ownership of their careers.

Grow: We work alongside the largest institutional lenders in the world, overseeing the most significant projects in the industry. This unique opportunity allows us to broaden our skillset and develop our abilities by tackling some of the industry's most challenging and exciting endeavors.

Thrive: Our firm is a place where ethics and excellence meet to create an experience that matches our capabilities. There are no limits to what we as team members as an organization, can achieve together.

Where people, purpose, and progress come together every day.

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Research leads the development and delivery of commercial real estate (CRE) research, analytics, and insights using internal and external economic, financial, lending, and market data sources. This role advances informed, data-driven decision-making by directing the organization and analysis of complex datasets and translating findings into clear market intelligence, risk analysis, forecasts, models, visual content, and research materials. The Associate Director oversees research tools and databases, produces timely analyses of national and local market conditions, and communicates findings through presentations, written materials, webinars, podcasts, and other channels. This role also mentors team members, guides repeatable research processes, and reviews analytical products and communications for accuracy, consistency, and overall quality across the Research Group.

Responsibilities

• Set the direction for CRE research on market performance, economic developments, lending trends, and key financial indicators.
• Integrate internal and external data sources to produce quantitative and qualitative market insights.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of research tools, models, and databases.
• Develop economic forecasts, statistical analyses, and risk assessments that support evidence-based decisions.
• Monitor national and local economic, CRE, banking, and financial conditions and deliver timely analysis.
• Create research content for internal and external audiences across market briefings, reports, presentations, websites, webinars, and podcasts.
• Partner with Client Services on research offerings, client presentations, and related communications.
• Mentor team members in analytical, research, and communication practices.Ensure analytical tools and deliverables meet standards for accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Standardize and improve research, reporting, and review processes across the Research Group.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Real Estate, Finance, Data Research, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience analyzing commercial real estate, CRE finance, lending, economic and market conditions, financial institutions, or related risks.
• Proven ability to evaluate, organize, and combine economic, financial, real estate, lending, and market data from multiple sources into clear insights.
• Experience building and maintaining analytical tools, data visualization platforms, statistical models, or research databases.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and confidently to audiences of any size.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, accountability, and responsiveness, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience mentoring team members and reviewing analytical and written deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Ability to standardize and improve research, reporting, and quality review processes, supported by a strong interest in economics, commercial real estate, finance, and continuous improvement.

Trimont is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please contact us. We are proud to maintain a drug-free policy, ensuring that our community is a secure and productive space for all our team members.