Job Title: Real Estate Research Senior Analyst
Company Overview
Founded in 1987, CenterSquare Investment Management is an independent, employee-owned real asset manager focused on listed real estate, private equity real estate and private real estate debt. As a trusted fiduciary, our success is firmly rooted in aligning our interests with those of our clients, partners and employees. CenterSquare is headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London and Singapore. With $14 billion in assets under management (December 2024), CenterSquare and its affiliates are proud to manage investments on behalf of some of the world’s most well-known institutional and private investors.
Job Overview
The Real Estate Research Senior Analyst will report to the Senior Investment Strategist & Global Head of Sustainability and will support the firm’s real estate research efforts across public and private equity and debt investment platforms and contribute to the firm's sustainability strategies. This role is focused on analytical real estate research, market and portfolio insights, and supporting data and reporting needs, with exposure to both U.S and global real estate markets. The position will be based in CenterSquare’s headquarters office in Conshohocken, PA.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on U.S. and global real estate markets, including economic, capital markets, and property sector trends.
- Support investment strategy through market analysis, comparative studies, and interpretation of data relevant to portfolio positioning and product development.
- Maintain and enhance real estate research datasets used for analysis, forecasting, and reporting, with a focus on accuracy and consistency rather than heavy data engineering.
- Develop analytical outputs (models, forecasts, summaries, and visuals) that translate data into clear, investment-relevant insights.
- Contribute to proprietary research, white papers, and thought leadership materials for internal and external audiences.
- Assist investment teams with research support for new strategies, portfolio reviews, and ad hoc analytical requests.
- Support ESG and sustainability reporting and analysis, including contributions to GRESB, UN PRI, TCFD disclosures, and CenterSquare’s annual sustainability report.
- Assist with client-facing materials, including presentations, RFPs, DDQs, and other requests related to investment strategy, market outlook, and sustainability initiatives.
Qualifications
- Strong academic background with a relevant undergraduate degree in finance, economics, real estate, or a related quantitative discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in real estate research, investment analysis, capital markets, or a related investment-focused role.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and market trends.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, investment-relevant insights.
- Excellent attention to detail and a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving.
- Strong data management and Excel-based analytical skills; experience with real estate data providers a plus.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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