Senior Research Analyst

Colliers International; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers International in Boca Raton, FL seeks a Senior Research Analyst to deliver high‑quality market publications and proposals. You will collect and analyze market data, write reports, and support brokers on research-driven presentations and client responses.

The role requires an undergraduate degree, 3+ years in research, and strong MS Office and InDesign skills, with a focus on vacancy, absorption, inventory and cap rates. Collaboration and timely delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; real estate or business background is an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a research role.
• 4–6 years of industry experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign).
• Able to calculate and analyze key metrics and indicators (vacancy, absorption, inventory, deliveries, cap rates, etc.).
• Strong research and analytical skills; experience writing research reports and proposals.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to write RFIs, RFPs, reports in a pre‑designed style.
• Strong work ethic; able to work as a team player; detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the preparation of quarterly market reports, publications, market commentary and forecasts, and related materials.
• Prepare client-specific responses to RFIs and RFPs, including new content and existing proposal content.
• Support brokers with market analysis for pitches, listings, and presentations.
• Collect, maintain and prepare data for quarterly statistical reports and create graphs and charts.
• Summarize analytic findings and provide executive-level summary documents and presentations.
• Coordinate and support national research projects regionally as needed.

Skills

MS Office

MS Excel

Data analysis

Research writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Undergraduate degree

Real estate or business background asset

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Who you are:

The Senior Research Analyst provides a range of research and analytical services to support the sales and marketing efforts of all brokers in the South Florida region. Primarily, the Senior Research Analyst is responsible for producing high quality market publications, research papers and Requests for Proposals, including the collection, analysis and write‑up of market data and proposal content; in addition to assisting other senior researchers, brokers and marketing staff in support of ongoing and ad‑hoc research projects.

What you bring:

• Undergraduate degree required. Real Estate or Business post‑secondary is an asset.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a research role.
• 4 – 6 years of industry experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign).
• Able to calculate and analyze key metrics and indicators (vacancy, absorption, inventory, deliveries, cap rates, etc.).
• Strong research and analytical skills. Experience preparing and writing research reports and/or proposals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write RFIs, RFPs, reports, and articles in a pre‑designed style and format.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work as a team player.
• Resourceful, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills including the ability to multi‑task, prioritize efficiently and meet tight deadlines.

Bonus skills and experience

• Commercial real estate experience

What success looks like:

• Lead and manage the preparation of quarterly market reports, research publications, market commentary and forecasts, and various materials including presentations, market reports, white papers, opinion pieces, research studies, ad‑hoc reports, and special reports as needed.
• Plans, writes and edits client‑specific responses to Request for Proposals including the preparation of new content and gathering existing proposal content, as well as researching and resolving complex issues for customized new business development pursuits.
• Applies critical thinking and market knowledge to assist with unique client‑specific research requests such as strategic planning, portfolio reviews and highest and best use analyses.
• Responsible for collection, maintenance and preparation of data required for writing quarterly statistical reports. Compiles and writes the quarterly market reports, statistics, graphs and charts. Additional report, article and forecast writing.
• Assist brokers with pitches and listing presentations by providing market analysis, statistics and direct research support.
• Summarize and communicate analytic findings, insights and recommendations via executive‑level summary documents and presentations.
• Utilize database knowledge and data manipulation/query tools to track market activity and maintain databases using internal and external resources. Provide company and industry research using online, third‑party and in‑house resources.
• Read and collect relevant articles from newspapers, business magazines and online resources and forward to interested parties.
• Actively look for ways to improve efficiency, capability and/or quality of research processes and deliverables.
• Represent local office research staff in regional research calls. Provide research representation and expertise in client meetings/presentations and educate and train others on the team’s capabilities.
• Internally communicate and promote Colliers research resources and capabilities to the brokers.
• Coordinate and direct the local support of national research projects on an as‑needed basis.