Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group is seeking a Research Analyst in our New York City headquarters. The position offers the opportunity to work on new real estate developments with prominent developers and financial firms, as well as design visionaries, multi-disciplinary marketing agencies, and experienced sales teams. The Research Analyst works closely with the entire project team to deliver market intelligence and practical recommendations as we assist our clients from the planning stages through sellout/lease-up. The Research Analyst also produces timely analysis of market trends in reports that are widely read by the firm, its clients, real estate agents, the public, and press. This position is an outstanding opportunity to study, learn and apply knowledge about our real estate markets in a dynamic work environment, directly influencing the future skyline. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with exceptional organizational abilities and a passion for real estate market trends.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Serve as an authority on New York City and South Florida residential development, its market conditions, industry trends, historical performance, and future outlook.
- Harness corporate resources, experience, and our best-in-class research methodologies to provide unparalleled market expertise and analytics to internal team and clients.
- Formulate new research strategies, databases, and analyses that respond to a multi-layered market environment.
- Track and analyze data on sale prices/rents, development features, pipeline projects, demographics, etc., identify trends, and synthesize data into compelling narratives and actionable conclusions.
- Become an expert on past, current, and future developments in selected markets locally and nationally.
- Prepare custom market studies, sale and rental comparables, and periodic market reports.
- Collaborate to make recommendations on development feasibility, pricing, unit mix, amenities, etc.
- Communicate findings to senior management, clients, financial institutions, and the public in a variety of ways including written reports, charts/graphs, extemporaneous speaking, and formal presentations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant Experience: Internships and/or 1+ years working in real estate or relevant fields such as finance, consulting, market research, and data analytics.
- Analytical Expertise: Proficiency in Excel and comfort with large data sets is required while familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, ThoughtSpot) is a plus.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to ensure accuracy and consistency in data entry, reporting, and analysis.
- Proactive & Deadline-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter, manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and anticipate needs.
- Adaptability: Comfortable pivoting priorities quickly in response to changing market conditions or client requests.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings clearly and concisely.
- Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments.
