We’ve made it our business to understand how people want to work today, tomorrow and beyond and as you’d expect, we practise what we preach in our own workplace as well.
Investa is one of Australia’s largest and most well-known commercial real estate companies, committed to helping workplaces to thrive. We manage and develop office buildings in Australia’s major business districts. Buildings designed for the way people work today – and the way we want to work in the future.
We are looking for a forward-thinking Reseach Analyst to join the Research team. This role will assist the Research team undertake strategic market analysis to ensure Investa is anticipating emerging market dynamics and making informed decisions across office acquisitions and developments. Based in Sydney’s CBD, as our Research Analyst you will focus on evidence-based analytics to influence and support Investa stakeholder and business strategy with thought leadership and innovative solutions to market challenges and changes. The role will require you to have experience with R or similar statistical language & data management environment.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Enhance the reputation of the Investa Research team and its capability to deliver market leading analytics, insightful and accurate marketing research to support office acquisitions, developments and other areas of the real estate services Actively monitor and challenge current market and business thinking Provide Research function efficiencies to deliver best practice service and meet internal customer demands/expectations. Source, collate, manage and drive information and data in Investa’s research data management and analytics system Learn, adopt and leverage best practice data management practices to deliver quantitative improvements to the analytics and modelling functions. Contribute to the development of modelling tools and formulas to assist with forecasting and presentation of data-driven insights. Analyse data and identify leading indicators to validate relationships, assess future trends and provide market insights. Utilise big data tools and techniques for the purpose of analysing, providing insight and validating market insights. Engage with key stakeholders to identify priority information gaps and research-driven analytic needs. Assist in the preparation of Research papers, reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders. What you will need to be successful:
Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Property Economics or similar is essential Experience with R or similar statistical language & data management environment Demonstrated experience in a property research, analyst or equivalent role. Experience in and understanding of database management Proven experience and demonstrated competency in analytical writing. Knowledge of property markets and economic/financial markets is highly desirable. Demonstrated advanced level of Excel proficiency, including competency in using complex formulas. Curiosity and perception. Passion for empirical research and for exploring solutions with data. Proven interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to quickly visualise and clearly outline issues, concepts and solutions. Why join Investa?
Recognised as:AFR Boss Best Places to Work (Property, Construction, Transport sector) – First Place – 2021Australian HR Awards – Excellence Award: Best Workplace Flexibility ProgramHRD – Employer of Choice 2021 Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for 2021-23Australian Business Awards – Employer of Choice 2020 Flexible work options available to all employees Unique company culture and friendly work environment Finalists in the 2020 Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards for Diversity (< 250 employees) reflecting our commitment to diversity and inclusion Investment in employee wellbeing, career development and sustainability Financial and leave assistance for further education Generous parental leave benefits Payment of professional membership fees
