Research Analyst

The Role
The role of the research analyst is to provide research, data analysis, and
support for a variety of real estate data projects and initiatives. The role
will encompass regular tasks around the collection and analysis of real estate
and relevant economic data, as well as a range of activities that contribute
to and support the departments production and delivery of research material.
The ideal candidate would have a detailed knowledge of the local UAE real
estate market with at least ‎2 years of experience specifically in a research
capacity, however, new graduates may also be considered for this role.
Key responsibilities:
* Conduct quantitative and qualitative market research.
* Assist in building of various datasets.
* Analyse proprietary and third-party real estate market data and intelligence on a regular basis.
* Convert analysis and market knowledge into actionable insights.
* Assist in the creation and preparation of materials for periodic and ad-hoc reports, dashboards, presentation decks, and client meetings.
* Assist with creation of analytical and thought leadership commentary for inclusion in various publications.
* Performs periodic data audits to ensure that quantity and quality of our data is of the highest level in terms of both quality and accuracy.
* Interact with other business departments and assist with data and research inquiries.
Key Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university (or equivalent combination of experience, training, and education) preferably in real estate, economics, finance, or business.
* Minimum ‎2 years' experience in real estate or other market research role.
* Intermediate experience with Tableau and data visualisation is desirable.
* Intermediate programming skills with languages such as SQL, R, Python is not essential but will be advantageous for the role.
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Proactive and should enjoy working autonomously and as part of a wider team.
* Proven success working in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
* Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with the management and cross-functional teams, for both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met.
What you can expect from us:
At Cavendish Maxwell, we foster a strong culture of mutual cooperation and
knowledge sharing, where teams collaborate to address common problems and
raise standards across the organisation.
We believe in investing in the most valuable resource we have: our people. As
part of this practice, we provide unique opportunities to work as part of a
multidisciplinary consultancy alongside highly qualified colleagues coming
from all over the world.
We also provide a competitive tax-free salary and benefits package that is in
line with industry standards, which we know is essential in attracting and
retaining the best talent. If you are seeking a place where you will be
taught, challenged, recognised and rewarded, in a diverse yet inclusive
environment, Cavendish Maxwell is the organisation for you.