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Research Analyst - MB Real Estate - Chicago, IL

Research Analyst
MB Real Estate
Chicago, IL

Company Overview: Founded in 1982, MB Real Estate is a full-service real estate organization that provides multifaceted expertise in Asset/Facilities Management; Leasing Services; Project/Construction Management; Tenant Representation; and Investment Services. Headquartered in Chicago, with regional offices in New York City, Atlanta, Denver and Orlando, MB Real Estate (MBRE) is one of the fastest growing and most successful private real estate providers in the country.

We are seeking a Research Analyst to work in our corporate/leasing offices located in downtown Chicago, reporting directly to the Market Research & Analysis Manager. The selected individual and will work closely with the firm’s Corporate Services and Leasing Services departments. 

Responsibilities:
  • Compile daily highlights of real estate news as MBRE Daily Headlines for internal and external distribution. 
  • Maintain the electronic research library; track large real estate deals, investment sales, and active tenants for CBD & Suburban markets; report findings to the leasing and marketing teams.
  • Maintain company’s lease comparables database and network with brokers and researchers at other firms to grow database.
  • Assist leasing team by maintaining ACT database and updating Competitive Building Horizon Studies. 
  • Maintain active tenant summary list; review leasing status reports with comparables.
  • Provide market information for proposals and pitches; and prepare market information for property budgets. 
  • Create maps, charts and graphs for market reports, proposals, and pitches.
  • Assists Market Research & Analysis Manager with writing, revising, formatting, assembling and compiling data for the following research publications:

    Monthly MB Real Estate MarketBeat, Quarterly Chicago CBD Market Overview, Quarterly Chicago Suburban Overview, Annual CORE National Market Overview
  • Attend monthly corporate services and leasing meetings.
Qualifications:
The Research Analyst must be a self-motivated professional with the ability to work in a dynamic, real estate environment. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/education required. 
  • Experience in research and data analysis. 
  • Interest in real estate markets.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong aptitude for mathematics and statistics.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Advanced Excel Skills.
  • Experience with GIS based software preferred.
  • Experience with Adobe InDesign and ACT or other database helpful. 
  • Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
MB Real Estate offers a competitive benefits package, a business casual environment, and a downtown loop location.

For consideration, please send salary requirements with resume to: Careers@mbres.com We will contact applicants who meet our requirements. No phone calls please.

EOE M/F/D/V