Chicago Onsite Research Director: Market Intelligence Leader

Colliers International

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits including dental and视

401k with employer match

Paid time off (sick leave, vacation)

Job summary

Colliers International is seeking a seasoned market research leader in Chicago to drive the major market research strategy, deliver analytics, and elevate client engagement. You will guide a high-performing team, partner with brokers and marketing, and produce forward-looking insights to support growth.

The role requires 10+ years in CRE, strong leadership, and expertise with CoStar/MSCI-RCA, Tableau/Power BI.

Qualifications

10+ years in commercial real estate with 5+ years in leadership.
Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred.
Experience with CoStar, MSCI-RCA and BI tools.
Expertise in predictive analytics and AI-driven methodologies.
Strong Excel and data visualization skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the research strategy for the major market to support growth objectives, client needs, and competitive positioning.
Produce forward-looking analysis and insights used in business development, market forecasting, and client advisory.
Lead, coach, and manage research staff, ensuring delivery of high-quality, timely research materials.
Support ongoing skill development, team progression, and adoption of best practices.
Oversee quarterly market reports, dashboards, presentations, and custom deliverables.
Create compelling narratives that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities across submarkets.
Serve as the primary research spokesperson for the market in media, industry groups, client presentations, and events.
Partner with brokerage, marketing, and valuation teams to craft strategic insights for pursuits, pitches, and portfolio reviews.
Provide analytics and market intelligence for major client opportunities.
Implement advanced analytics tools, BI platforms, and improved data-storytelling methods.
Introduce process improvements that streamline workflows and elevate the quality of research outputs.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and methodological rigor across datasets and published reports.
Maintain data validation processes and continuously improve data quality.
Collaborate with GIS, IT, marketing, and operations to improve tools, integrations, and reporting frameworks.
Participate in regional research forums to align with broader priorities and share best practices.
Partner with regional and national research leadership on cross-market initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader research strategies.
Contribute to multi-market and regional thought leadership, including collaboration on reports, forecasts, and client deliverables beyond the Chicago market.
Provide guidance and support to research teams in adjacent or emerging markets as needed.