Commercial Real Estate Research Analyst

CBRE, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. in Seattle seeks a Research Analyst to support commercial real estate market research in the Puget Sound region. You will collect data, build a reliable foundation for analysis, and translate findings into clear narratives for thought leadership reports and broker-facing materials.

You will collaborate with brokers and marketing on pitches and projects, and perform additional duties as needed. A strong Excel and data interpretation skillset is preferred, with U.S. work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree required with 2+ years related experience or equivalent.
• 0-4 years of experience in commercial real estate or other market research role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and synthesize market data for Puget Sound.
• Translate data into narratives for thought leadership reports and broker materials.
• Liaise with brokers, sales management and marketing on pitches and projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

2+ years related experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

AI programs experience

Job description

About The Role:

As a Research Analyst, you will provide research and analysis support of commercial real estate markets. The role will encompass certain regular tasks around the collection and analysis of core data, as well as a range of activities that contribute to and support the team's production and delivery of research material.

What You'll Do:

• Collect, organize, and synthesize market data across the Puget Sound market, tracking properties, transactions, tenants, and new developments to build a reliable foundation for research and analysis.
• Translate market data into clear narratives for thought leadership reports, quarterly market outlooks, and broker-facing materials — distilling complex research into accessible, visually coherent stories for internal and external audiences.
• Liaise with brokers, sales management and marketing on specific pitches and projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree and a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-4 years of experience in commercial real estate or other market research role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
• Knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and documents and work through problems with multiple variables.
• Intellectual curiosity, initiative, and a genuine interest in commercial real estate markets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills. Experience with AI programs a plus.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Research Analyst position is $65K/yr and the maximum salary for the position is $74K/ yr. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affliative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)