Senior Research Analyst

Colliers International; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers International in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to deliver high-quality market publications, proposals, and research papers. You will collect, analyze, and write market data and support brokers in marketing efforts across the South Florida region.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree (Real Estate or Business preferred), 3+ years in research, and strong MS Office and InDesign skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; Real Estate or Business is a plus.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a research role.
• 4–6 years in industry experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign).
• Ability to calculate and analyze key market metrics (vacancy, absorption, inventory, deliveries, cap rates).
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills; ability to craft RFIs/RFPs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quarterly market reports, publications, and forecasts.
• Prepare client-specific RFP responses and gather content for proposals.
• Conduct market data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Summarize analytic findings in executive summaries and presentations.
• Support brokers with market analysis for pitches and listings.
• Promote Colliers research resources to brokers and clients.
• Coordinate and support national research projects as needed.

Skills

Research analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or Business

Tools

MS Office

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.