Research Analyst, Real Estate

HR&A Advisors, Inc. is an employee-owned company that advises various clients on urban development and quality of life in cities. They are seeking a Research Analyst in Real Estate to conduct market analysis, quantitative analysis, and public policy analysis, contributing to projects that address urban challenges. 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 Skills 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 Benefits Competitive compensation packages Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan The firm will contribute funds to this long-term wealth-building account May make contributions to other retirement accounts Comprehensive benefits package that goes well beyond coverage of 90-95% of healthcare premiums Dental and vision coverage Company Overview HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an industry-leading real estate, economic development and energy efficiency consulting firm. They have It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship HR&A Advisors has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 11 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.