Research Analyst, Real Estate at HR&A Advisors in Atlanta, GA

Summary: HR&A Advisors, Inc. is an employee-owned company that advises various clients on urban development and quality of life in cities. They are seeking a Research Analyst in Real Estate to conduct market analysis, quantitative analysis, and public policy analysis, contributing to projects that address urban challenges. Responsibilities: - Real estate market analysis - Quantitative analysis in Excel, including real estate-focused financial analysis - Statistical analysis and econometrics - Case study research - Demographic and economic data analysis - Public policy analysis - Drafting proposals for new projects - Producing marketing materials - Crafting client deliverables in the form of written reports, memos, and PowerPoint presentations Required Qualifications: - 0-2 years of full-time experience in urban planning or development, real estate finance, economics, statistics, public administration, or a similar field - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing written reports, presentations as well as agendas and meeting notes - Proficiency in common AI tools (i.e., LLMs like ChatGPT) and understanding of best practices for responsible use, citation and incorporation into research and other tasks - Understanding of limitations of AI tools and demonstrated ability to independently verify data and AI outputs - Demonstrated interest in using emerging AI tools to accelerate data analysis, deliverable production and other specialized methodologies - Ability to learn quickly - Open to giving and receiving feedback - Ability to successfully multi-task and manage multiple assignments at once - Superb attention to detail, delivering accurate and error-free work - Capacity for independent thinking - Self-starter Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, Statistics, or Public Policy preferred Required Skills: Real estate market analysis, Quantitative analysis in Excel, Statistical analysis Important Skills: Public policy analysis, Demographic data analysis, Econometrics Nice-to-Have Skills: multi-task, learn quickly, Open to feedback, communication skills, Attention to detail, Self-starter, Critical thinking, Creativity Benefits: Competitive compensation packages, Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, The firm will contribute funds to this long-term wealth-building account, May make contributions to other retirement accounts, Comprehensive benefits package, Coverage of 90-95% of healthcare premiums, Dental and vision coverage