Research Analyst

Colliers International; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers International is seeking a Research Analyst based in Charlotte, NC. The candidate will play a key role in analyzing market trends and maintaining datasets to inform strategic decisions. Responsibilities include aggregating data, preparing market reports, and supporting brokers with meaningful insights.

The ideal applicant will have at least 2 years of research experience in Commercial Real Estate, proficiency in ArcGIS, and strong analytical skills. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years research experience in a similar role within Commercial Real Estate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with a passion for commercial real estate.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate, standardize, and augment disparate data sets.
• Prepare broker opinions of values, lease abstracting, and lease/sale analysis.
• Conduct field research to verify and enhance market information.

Skills

Research experience in Commercial Real Estate

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Experience with CRE data platforms and ArcGIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Statistics

Tools

ArcGIS

Research database

Job description

This is an on‑site role based in Charlotte, NC.

About you

You’re a data‑driven storyteller who thrives on turning numbers into meaningful insights. As a Research Analyst, you’ll play a key role in uncovering market trends, maintaining accurate datasets, and delivering analysis that drives smart, strategic decisions. You’ll support brokers and staff with timely research, respond to requests, and help bring high‑impact reports and publications to life. You will help shape how the market is understood and influence client presentations, property valuations, and onboarding of new team members.

In this role, you will…

• Aggregate, standardize, and augment disparate data sets.
• Maintain, verify, and update multiple databases across multiple service lines.
• Provide timely and reliable statistical information on commercial properties, including availability and vacancy rates, lease rates, absorption trends, lease and sale comparables, tenant migration, development activity, and economic trends.
• Collect, analyze, and produce quarterly and annual market reports adhering to corporate standards.
• Prepare broker opinions of values, lease abstracting, and lease/sale analysis.
• Conduct field research to confirm and enhance market information, verify tenant movement, and monitor new developments.
• Perform ad hoc queries and respond to staff inquiries for information.
• Partner with marketing and sales professionals to provide research assistance and expertise for pitches, proposals, and client pursuits as needed.
• Act as a resource to brokers and staff on special projects requiring data compilation (ownership data, zoning, land use, property sales) and provide demographic information in partnership with Colliers GIS Location Intelligence.
• Collaborate with corporate IT and research/marketing teams to troubleshoot, test upgrades, and/or implement changes to Colliers proprietary software systems.
• Present research findings and participate in local office sales, leasing, and tenant market meetings.
• Support the Charlotte and Raleigh offices with the insights and resources needed to stay ahead in their markets.

What you’ll bring

• 2+ years research experience in a similar role within Commercial Real Estate.
• Experience using CRE data platforms and ArcGIS (strongly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business, Economics, Statistics).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical skills and experience using a research database.
• Ability to calculate and analyze key metrics and indicators (vacancy, absorption, inventory, deliveries, cap rates, etc.).
• Motivated self‑starter with a passion for commercial real estate.

Additional information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Direct applicants only please; no agencies.

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