Research Analyst

Founded in 1969, Kidder Mathews (www.kidder.com) is the largest, independent commercial real estate firm on the West Coast, with more than 900 real estate professionals and staff in 20 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. We offer a complete range of brokerage, property management, appraisal, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. The firm performs $10.9 billion in transactions, manages over 62 million square feet of space, and conducts over 2,600 appraisals annually. Kidder Mathews is an expanding, dynamic, vibrant and entrepreneurial firm and has been consistently recognized as a "best place to work" in multiple markets on the West Coast. Our Corporate Administrative Division supports the entire organization with shared services like IT, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, Research and Data Systems. Our compensation is competitive with a full suite of benefits offered. Come be a part of building our infrastructure for our growth!

JOB SUMMARY

The Research Analyst works as part of a team supporting commercial real estate brokers, appraisers and property management employees with their daily research needs by being a main source of industry-leading information. The major function of this role is to maintain current property data from which to provide reports to the brokers, appraisers and property management to use in their marketing efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Research background information/ contact information about clients, companies via TLO and Hoover's

• Conduct in-depth data analysis using traditional and advanced methods

• Train brokers, appraisers and property management employees how to use our resources (CoStar, LandVision, run availabilities, comp reports, etc.)

• Develop trend reports, economic reports, employment reports, market reports, report on recent major transactions for marketing purposes

• Develop submarket/city reports for marketing materials accurately and on time

• Develop tour reports and quarterly market reports accurately and on time

• Prepare documents and presentations in PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Power BI

• Compile broker presentation material following KM branding standards

• Generate demographic reports accurately and on time

• Conduct basic lease or investment analysis

• Create zoning and land-use reports, and explain allowable uses/densities

• Collect out of area market information as requested

• Use proprietary, online and subscription resources to research and validate accuracy of internal data

• Maintain a local client list for email blast of market information

• Prepare, participate and follow up on broker/specialty sales meetings

• Present at quarterly sales meeting that quarter's market report and discussing storylines/key trends in the market

• Update and maintain tenants in the marketplace spreadsheets for the different groups

• Email KM branded monthly tricks/tips information to brokers

• Track industry news and be knowledgeable about large real estate projects, developments, trends and local geography

• Network with other researchers in the market

• Manage client expectations regarding the depth of analysis contained within deliverables and on the timeliness of deliverables

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Perform other duties or projects as requested

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Strong internet research skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerBI, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment

• Ability to speak, write and understand English

• Exceptional written, oral and presentation communication skills

• Ability to build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners

• Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and proactively problem solve

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to learn internal computer software programs

• Highly motivated and high level of initiative; inspires confidence to work independently and in support of department goals and business objectives

• Demonstrated initiative and trouble shooting skills

• Willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning

• Professional, clean and neat appearance

• Ability to type a minimum of 50 wpm

EDUCATION/EDUCATION

• High School Degree or equivalent required

• Bachelor's degree preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to learn and be proficient in the following web-based programs:

o CoStar

o KM Desktop (Internal Program)

o LandVision

o Google Maps and Earth

o Real Capital Analytics

• Ability to understand the commercial real estate industry

• Ability to understand commercial real estate terms and standards

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 3-year relevant experience, commercial real estate experience preferred, but not necessary

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is a standard office environment with standard office noise like talking, office equipment, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is rarely active but may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The employee must frequently sit and use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• There are no direct supervisory responsibilities

Kidder Mathews is an equal opportunity employer does not discriminate based on race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Kidder Mathews will accommodate candidates with disabilities to complete this application. Please contact recruiting@kiddermathews.com if you need an accommodation.AZ, NV, OR & WA residents: We Participate in E-Verify.CA residents: We collect various personal data from employees and applicants for purposes related to employment. Please review the Notice of Data Privacy for Employees and Applicants for detailed information concerning what information we collect, the purposes for which information is collected and with whom such information may be shared. You can find this notice on our careers page at https://kidder.com/careers/.

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• Pay Type Hourly

• Min Hiring Rate $31.25

• Max Hiring Rate $36.05

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• Phoenix, AZ, USA