Research Analyst

Colliers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers is seeking a Research Analyst in Charlotte, NC, dedicated to transforming data into strategic insights to aid brokers and staff. Your analytical abilities will help shape market understanding, influencing client presentations and property valuations.

You will aggregate data, assist in market reports, and collaborate with marketing teams while ensuring the accuracy of datasets. Ideal candidates have over 2 years of research experience in Commercial Real Estate and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of research experience in Commercial Real Estate.
• Experience with CRE data platforms and ArcGIS is strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office required.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate, standardize, and maintain databases.
• Provide statistical information on commercial properties.
• Assist in producing quarterly and annual market reports.
• Conduct field research to enhance market information.
• Collaborate with corporate IT and marketing teams.

Skills

Research experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or Statistics

Tools

CRE data platforms

ArcGIS

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC (on-site). This role also supports the Charlotte and Raleigh offices.

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. Beyond the data, you’re a collaborative partner—supporting brokers and staff with timely research, responding to requests, and helping bring high‑impact reports and publications to life.

In this role, you won’t just analyze the market—you’ll help shape how it’s understood. From contributing to client presentations and property valuations to supporting the onboarding and training of new team members, your work will directly influence our success.

In this role, you will…

• Aggregate, standardize, and augment disparate data sets. Be responsible for database maintenance, verification, and updating 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.
• Assist with collecting, analyzing, and producing quarterly and annual market reports adhering to corporate standards.
• Assist with preparing broker opinion 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 involved in special projects requiring compilation of data, i.e., ownership data, zoning, land use, property sales, etc., 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 tenants in the market meetings.

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of research experience in a similar role within Commercial Real Estate.
• Experience using CRE data platforms and ArcGIS experience 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. Able 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.

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 will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

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