Real Estate Analyst

McKinsey & Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Real Estate Analyst to join their dynamic Global Real Estate team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your analytical skills to drive innovation and optimize workspaces across various locations. You will be responsible for managing data, developing dashboards, and conducting financial analyses to align real estate strategies with business objectives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the company's success. If you're passionate about creating purpose-driven spaces and thrive in a high-performance culture, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Mental health support

Parental leave and family planning benefits

Generous retirement contributions

Paid time off

Telemedicine services

Financial guidance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in analytics or professional services in real estate.
• Strong grasp of commercial real estate principles and financial modeling.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own analytics for the Global Real Estate team including data management.
• Research market trends and occupancy data to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams on real estate strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Market Trend Analysis

Excel Proficiency

Real Estate Principles

Budgeting and Forecasting

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Procurement
Real Estate Analyst
Job ID: 97441

Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.

Your Impact

Join our global Global Real Estate team and help shape workspaces that nurture & inspire. We're a global tight-knit, high-impact team driving innovation across borders-designing places where people thrive, and great ideas grow. If you're passionate about purpose-driven spaces and working with amazing people, we'd love to meet you.

As a Real Estate Analyst, you will be based in either New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Boston, Washington, DC, Denver or Prague as part of our Global Real Estate Team. This team designs, manages, and optimizes workspaces around the world-aligning real estate strategy with business goals to create environments where people and performance thrive.

The Real Estate Analyst owns the analytics for the Global Real Estate team including data management, dashboard creation and maintenance, and financial analysis and modeling to evaluate transactions and portfolio strategies. You will be responsible for researching market trends and occupancy data to identify opportunities and risks, managing lease data and space utilization to optimize costs, developing reports and dashboards to communicate key real estate metrics, and collaborating cross-functionally with finance, legal, and operations teams to align real estate strategies with broader business objectives.

You will collaborate with Real Estate Director and other real estate colleagues to drive the analytical agenda across the team globally.

Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your qualifications and skills

• 5+ years of relevant experience, with at least 2-3 years in analytics or professional services in real estate
• Strong grasp of commercial real estate principles (leasing, acquisitions, dispositions)
• Understanding of market trends, occupancy rates, and competitive benchmarking
• Real estate market indicators (vacancy, absorption, rental rates, etc.)
• Skilled in financial modeling and lease analysis (e.g., NPV, scenario analysis)
• Ability to assess NPV, cap rates, IRR, and DCF
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and tracking real estate expenses
• Lease financial structures (e.g., gross, net, triple-net leases)
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, modeling)
• Proficiency in reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau); SQL knowledge is a plus
• Basic understanding of lease agreements and key clauses (e.g., CAM, TI, rent escalations)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to partner effectively with finance, legal, and operations teams
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive in addressing real estate challenges

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

Apply Now
Apply Later

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role.
For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range
is $118,900 - $176,800 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest
[salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important
to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current
organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion
and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families.
This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance,
and paid time off.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details
regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our
McKinsey Careers and
Diversity & Inclusion sites.

Job Skill Group - CSSA

Job Skill Code - PMBA - Project Manager, Business Analytics

Function - Firm Administration

Industry - High Tech

Post to LinkedIn - #LI-DNI

Posted to LinkedIn Date -

LinkedIn Posting City -

LinkedIn Posting State/Province -

LinkedIn Posting Country -

LinkedIn Job Title - Real Estate Analyst

LinkedIn Function -

LinkedIn Industry -

LinkedIn Seniority Level -