Research Analyst

Job Title : Research Analyst Location Atlanta, Georgia (30326)

Company Overview Lee & Associates is the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, and one of the fastest-growing. Our firm delivers world-class service to an array of regional, national, and international clients – from small businesses and local investors to major corporate users and institutional investors. Our professionals combine the latest technology, resources, and market intelligence with their experience, expertise, and commitment to superior service to optimize client results.

Position Overview A national commercial real estate firm is seeking an ambitious, analytical Research Analyst to join its Atlanta team. The analyst will collect, maintain, and analyze commercial real estate and economic data, then help translate that information into useful insights and materials for brokers, clients, and colleagues. This position reports to the Research Director and works closely with the research and marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with brokers and colleagues to gather timely market intelligence, including leasing activity, tenant requirements, deals in progress, development plans, and other market information
• Maintain availability, tenant, comparable, development, and pipeline databases, and identify gaps or inconsistencies that need follow-up.
• Conduct property and company research using CoStar, LandVision, BusinessWise, and other industry resources to verify ownership, tenants, tax information, zoning, and related details.
• Help prepare quarterly market reports, summaries, presentations, and other research materials.
• Analyze collected market data alongside information from external databases and other sources to identify trends and support reports, presentations, and broker or client requests.
• Collaborate with research and marketing colleagues to prepare materials for brokers and clients.
• Respond to research requests and provide timely, service-oriented support to brokers and other staff.
• Take on additional research projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Natural curiosity, personal accountability, and the ability to see work through to completion.
• Strong customer service mindset and focus.
• High attention to detail, sound organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commercial real estate knowledge is a plus.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, innovative work environment where your ideas will be valued
• Growth opportunities with mentorship and ongoing training to advance your career
• The chance to play a key role in shaping the future of our data and automation strategy
• Competitive salary and benefits package

How To Apply If you’re ready to jumpstart your career and help us transform our processes through data and automation, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume or contact Dan Wagner, Chief Data Officer: [email protected], and Kate Hunt, Research Director: [email protected].