Urban Real Estate Research Analyst (Hybrid)

HR&A Advisors

Raleigh (NC)

Hybrid

USD 72,000 - 80,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive benefits package (dental

vision coverage)

Job summary

HR&A Advisors, Inc. is seeking a Research Analyst, Places, to join our Raleigh office. This entry-level role (0-2 years) focuses on real estate market and data analysis, leveraging Excel and AI tools to deliver client-ready reports and proposals.

You will work in a collaborative, data-driven environment with growth opportunities, contributing to projects across urban planning, economics, and public policy. The role offers hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

0-2 years of full-time experience in urban planning or development, real estate finance, economics, statistics, public administration, or a similar field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing written reports, presentations as well as agendas and meeting notes
Proficiency in common AI tools (i.e., LLMs like ChatGPT) and understanding of best practices for responsible use, citation and incorporation into research and other tasks
Understanding of limitations of AI tools and demonstrated ability to independently verify data and AI outputs
Demonstrated interest in using emerging AI tools to accelerate data analysis, deliverable production and other specialized methodologies
Ability to learn quickly
Open to giving and receiving feedback
Ability to successfully multi-task and manage multiple assignments at once
Superb attention to detail, delivering accurate and error-free work
Capacity for independent thinking
Self-starter
Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, Statistics, or Public Policy preferred

Responsibilities

Real estate market analysis
Quantitative analysis in Excel, including real-estate-focused financial analysis
Statistical analysis and econometrics
Case study research
Demographic and economic data analysis
Public policy analysis
Drafting proposals for new projects
Producing marketing materials
Crafting client deliverables in the form of written reports, memos, and PowerPoint presentations
Analytic staff form the foundation of our team-oriented and collaborative structure