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Analyst / Research Analyst, HR&A Advisors, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA

Analyst / Research Analyst

HR&A Advisors, Inc.
Professional Area: 
Economic Planning and Development
Experience: 
Entry level
Email: 
jobs@hraadvisors.com
Location: 
Los AngelesCA
HR&A Advisors | Los Angeles office

Real estate and economic development consulting for the public, private and non-profit sectors.

All applications are due by April 13, 2015.

Firm Overview | HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an industry-leading real estate, economic development and energy efficiency consulting firm. We have provided strategic advisory services for some of the most complex mixed-use, neighborhood, downtown, campus, and regional development projects across North America and abroad for clients in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.  Whether we are exploring the hidden potential of an abandoned industrial waterfront, developing a financing strategy for energy efficient retrofits for a commercial building owner, or illustrating the economic benefits of parks and open space redevelopment, HR&A creates value by providing innovative and creative solutions to the complex challenges of economic development and real estate development in urban environments.

Position Description | We are seeking Research Analyst and Analyst candidates our Los Angeles office. Entry-level Research Analysts and Analysts are the foundation of HR&A’s team-oriented, collaborative structure. Tasks may include real estate market analysis; case study research; strategic planning; preparation of real estate pro formas for a range of uses and public-private structures; economic and financial analysis; and public policy analysis. Analysts and Research Analysts also help prepare marketing materials, proposals, and client deliverables in the form of written reports, memos, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel models.

Experience Required | Successful candidates will possess strong skills in both quantitative and qualitative analysis and a passion for real estate, urban development and policy. They must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once. Furthermore, candidates should be highly motivated independent thinkers who are detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and sufficiently poised for client interaction. The most successful candidates will show a capacity for leadership, the ability to think critically and creatively, and potential for professional growth. Specific experience required for each position is as follows:
Research Analyst:Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on economics, urban planning, business, public policy, real estate, or other closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with additional full or part-time work experience in a related field.
Analyst:Candidates should have a Master’s Degree, or a Bachelor’s Degree with one to three years of relevant experience.
Salary | Competitive, based on qualifications and experience. HR&A provides a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of health benefits, retirement plan, and paid holidays.

Submission | Please send cover letter and resume as a single PDF document (maximum of 2 pages) to HR&A’s website athttp://www.hraadvisors.com/contact/career-opportunities/ by Monday, April 13, 2015.  Your file must be named in the following format “LAST NAME.FIRST NAME.DATE.”
First round interviews are anticipated to be conducted in April on a rolling basis. HR&A may contact candidates for brief phone conversations prior to these interviews. For more information, please visit www.hraadvisors.com or contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com.
Please do not call regarding this position.