Senior Research Analyst

Posted
‎16-May-‎2022
Service line
Advisory Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Research
Location(s)
Riyadh - Ar Riyad - Saudi Arabia
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune ‎500 and S&P ‎500 company headquartered
in Los Angeles, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and
investment firm (in terms of ‎2017 revenue). The company has approximately
‎75,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners,
investors and occupiers through approximately ‎450 offices worldwide.
CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities,
transaction and project management; property management; investment
management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting;
property sales; mortgage services and development services.
As Senior Research Analyst, you will provide research and analysis support of
commercial real estate markets. The role will encompass certain regular tasks
around the collection and analysis of core data, as well as a range of
activities that contribute to and support the team's production and delivery
of research material.

Key Tasks
* Responsible for writing regular quarterly reports and other written outputs with direction from research manager or Director.
* Prepares and produces project/client presentations and reports. Refines drafts and other initial work product to prepare final materials for distribution and production.
* Reviews and evaluates data results collected by themselves and others within the research team to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness of research data and analysis.
* Analyses market trends and incorporate findings into presentations, reports and white papers.
* Regular maintenance and updates to property databases.
* May be asked to present on the commercial real estate market's performance and outlook to internal and external clients.
* Generates ideas for and produces relevant thought leadership outputs. May participate in or lead special research projects in support of business initiatives.
* In conjunction with Research Manager or Director evaluates tools and resources such as third party information and data providers.
* Other duties may be assigned.

Communication Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organisational and analytical skills.
* Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers.
* Ability to effectively present information to both internal and external clients.

Financial Knowledge
* Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles.
* Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
* Conducts advanced financial analysis.

Reasoning Ability
* Ability to comprehend, analyse, and interpret complex documents.
* Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
* Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

Other Skills and Abilities
* Ability to handle and manipulate large amounts of data.
* Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office.
* Positive work attitude and ability to work in a team environment. Ability to work well under pressure, with multiple/competing deadlines.

Commitment to Values
Demonstrated ability to adhere to an organisational set of core values and act
in line with those values. Our CBRE R.I.S.E. values:
* RESPECT - Treat everyone with dignity, value their contributions, and help one another succeed.
* INTEGRITY - Uphold the highest ethical standards in our business practices.
* SERVICE - Dedicate ourselves to making a meaningful impact with our clients and in our communities.
* EXCELLENCE - Aspire to be the best in everything we do and drive for continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibility
* No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
* Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to co-workers.
* May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level employees.

Scope of Responsibility
* Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines.
* Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines.
* Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.

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 knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Real
Estate, Economics or Finance and a minimum of three years related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and/or Licenses
RICS certification preferred.

Languages
Fluency in English, verbal and written. Arabic and other languages are
advantageous.

Professional Certification/Licenses
KSA Driver's license