Analyst, Research & Industry Information
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Tioni Simmons, Vice President, Human Resources, at hr@nareit.com with the subject line “Analyst, Research & Industry Information Application.”
Nareit seeks an Analyst, Research & Industry Information to assist in the collection, compilation, and analysis of industry information and in the analysis of company data for use in index management.
The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting statistical and econometric analysis of REIT performance and investment returns and preparing charts and other exhibits showing various aspects of the investment return characteristics of commercial real estate.
This role is based in Nareit’s Washington, D.C. office and is a part of Nareit’s Research & Investor Outreach team.
Responsibilities:
- Help compile, organize, and maintain datasets of industry information using data available from the Nareit Indexes, corporate members, and third-party data providers.
- Assist in the analysis of REIT financial reports to support the management of REIT indexes.
- Prepare summary statistics, tables, charts, and other graphics of industry-related information as requested, including postings for Nareit’s Market Commentary blogs.
- Assist in the preparation of the Nareit T-Tracker® report on operating performance of the REIT industry and update and maintain T-Tracker software. Help prepare the quarterly Commercial Property Update. Prepare the annual summary of REIT property holdings and share of overall commercial real estate market.
- Assist in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations, publications, and other documents used in the investment affairs program.
- Compile and present summary statistics and graphics comparing the investment performance of REITs with other types of investments.
- Help conduct and author statistical and econometric analysis of industry data and financial market data to support research projects on REITs, their financial performance, and stock market returns.
- Some occasional travel to Nareit and other industry conferences.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- College degree, with field(s) of study including economics, business, finance, math, physics, or engineering preferred.
- Research and programming experience is a plus.
- Experience and familiarity with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required. Familiarity with statistical analysis programs (Stata, SAS, R, SPSS, etc.) and interest in becoming proficient in Stata desired.
- Good quantitative aptitude and written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments with careful attention to detail.
Annual salary range: $70,000 to $75,000.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Tioni Simmons, Vice President, Human Resources, at hr@nareit.com with the subject line “Analyst, Research & Industry Information Application.”