Research Analyst, Real Estate

THE ROLE | HR&A is seeking to hire a Research Analyst, Real Estate, to work out of our Los Angeles office. The Research Analyst role is an entry-level position for professionals with 0-2 years of professional experience. 

Day-to-day tasks range from project to project, and often include:  

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 

Analytic staff form the foundation of our team-oriented and collaborative structure and help to drive our data-focused approach to city building. This position offers significant opportunity for growth. HR&A consultants are often generalists but have the opportunity to specialize over time. Many of HR&A’s senior staff started as Research Analysts.  

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED | Successful candidates will bring strong quantitative and qualitative skills as well as a demonstrated capacity for critical thinking and creativity as well as other capabilities aligned with the role and responsibilities described above, including:  

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 

Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, Statistics, or Public Policy preferred  

HYBRID WORK POLICY | HR&A fosters a collaborative and flexible work environment through our hybrid work policy. Employees work from the office at least three days a week, which allows individuals the freedom to balance their professional and personal lives while maintaining a strong connection to their teams.    

COMPENSATION | The base salary range for this position is $71,800 - $79,825, plus the opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus. Where an offer falls inside this pay range is dependent on experience.  We offer competitive compensation packages, based on qualifications and experience. We are an employee-owned company, meaning you will have the opportunity to benefit from the firm’s growth over time through participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Each year, the firm will contribute funds to this long-term wealth-building account and may make contributions to other retirement accounts. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that goes well beyond coverage of 90-95% of healthcare premiums, including dental and vision coverage.