Senior Analyst, Strategy & Research

As the Senior Analyst, Strategy & Research, you'll team up with the VP, Strategy & Research and other departments to deliver data-driven analyses that inform and influence the Company’s decision-makers. You'll also play a key role in developing tools and dashboards that streamline information flow and accelerate decision-making. With increasing autonomy, you'll quickly grasp problems, brainstorm and vet potential solutions, gather feedback, and present key learnings and findings.

The primary focus areas for this role include market research (supporting acquisitions, development, retail, dispositions, and renovations, with analyses at market, submarket, and site/property levels); GIS/geospatial analyses; macroeconomics; investor relations; and the latest data and technologies. 

As the Senior Analyst, Strategy & Research, you'll partner with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, trade organizations (e.g., ULI, NMHC), vendors, consultants, and outside functional/technical groups, sharing best practices.

WHO YOU ARE

• Knowledgeable. You bring proven experience in an analytical capacity, demonstrating hands-on expertise in leveraging data to identify trends, solve complex problems, and develop actionable ideas and solutions. Your education and work experience have solidified your passion for research, analysis, data, and related technologies.
• Organized & Confident. You're flexible, composed, and adept at prioritizing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. You confidently interact with individuals across all levels of the organization and handle pressure with ease.
• Results-Oriented. You have an inherent sense of urgency to drive exceptional results while executing your work with precision. You're skilled at creating and communicating clear plans, tracking progress, and keeping your business partners informed every step of the way.
• Intellectually Curious & Motivated. You're innately interested in the "why," always seeking to identify opportunities that represent unconventional solutions to complex problems. Resourceful and proactive, you ask smart questions, challenge the status quo, and constantly seek to learn and understand. You're committed to reaching your goals and are eager to volunteer for special projects.
• Trusted Team Player. You enjoy collaborating with others and build constructive working relationships that foster the teamwork necessary to deliver great results. You are accountable to your teammates and consistently follow through on commitments.
• A Strong Communicator. Your writing and speaking skills are concise, articulate, and effective, allowing you to interact seamlessly with all levels and teams across the organization, build trust, and develop rapport.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist in the underwriting of potential capital allocation decisions (e.g., acquisitions, development, disposition, renovations) from the broader market level to specific sites/properties.
• Work with qualitative and quantitative data (internal and external) to provide analytically-driven insights and solutions, including conducting primary and secondary research.
• Utilize a variety of software tools, including GIS (ESRI/Shapefiles), statistical software (Python/R/Stata), data visualization (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau), automation tools (e.g., Alteryx), and internal databases (Snowflake/SQL), to organize, analyze, and present data.
• Support cross-functional projects by leveraging your analytical and communication skills.
• Develop and utilize project management skills to ensure resources are appropriately leveraged, findings are socialized, and deadlines are met.
• Participate in industry and related organizations to learn best practices on analytical techniques, tools/software, and data.
• Interact frequently with numerous internal stakeholders (e.g., Acquisitions, Development, Dispositions, Retail, Renovations, Investment Officers, Capital Projects, Property Management and Operations, Revenue and Business Intelligence, Treasury, Investor Relations, Data and Analytics, and Financial Planning & Analysis departments), as well as external vendors and consultants.
• Ask critical questions, create alternatives, react to changes in the marketplace, and propose options grounded in thorough analysis.
• Support special projects and ad hoc requests, as needed.
• May have direct or indirect managerial responsibilities for an intern or co-op.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or Real Estate. Master’s or other advanced degrees preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in real estate, market research, or similar analytical fields preferred.
• Must have experience working in an analytical capacity, preferably for a real estate, consulting, or financial services company.
• Must have excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including a strong understanding of data management, statistical and forecasting techniques, financial concepts, and proficiency in data visualization.
• Experience with data visualization (Tableau, PowerBI), statistical programs (Python, R, Stata), databases (Snowflake, SQL), spatial analysis (GIS, ESRI), and Microsoft Excel are all required.
• Must be detail-oriented, possess good business acumen, and be able to work on numerous projects concurrently while effectively prioritizing workload independently.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Overnight travel, as necessary (approximately 0-10%). 

 

Salary: $108,000 - $132,000 per year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary annual bonus is provided.

The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

Highlights of the wellbeing benefits for Full-time employees include:

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, vision care and wellness programs
• Social Wellbeing: Paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits, adoption assistance
• Financial Wellbeing: Competitive Compensation, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life & disability insurance
• Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
• Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development, Tuition Assistance

Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.

Working for Equity Residential (EQR), a leading multi-family real estate investment trust (REIT), means living our purpose: creating communities where people thrive. It means striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together. 

Our portfolio of high-quality properties in urban growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver – provides homes where people most want to live, work and play. We've got the best people in the business, as evidenced by our employee engagement scores and customer loyalty ratings. That’s why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that gives our residents a place where they can Live Remarkably, and offers a culture where our employees have the opportunity to thrive.

Equity Rewards

When you join Equity Residential, you won’t be treated as simply another employee — you will be considered a partner in our shared success. As such, we are committed to investing in your personal success through a benefits program that supports your Total Wellbeing. 

We recognize that everyone has different needs outside of work. That’s why, in addition to a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision and paid time off), we offer many unique benefits options to employees, like a comprehensive wellness program, pet insurance, new parent benefits, and paid time off for community service projects. In addition to your next job, you can also find your next home with us! Rent discounts on Equity Residential apartment homes are available to our benefits-eligible employees. The amount of the discount offered is determined based on the market, ranging upwards from 20%. Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.

Equity Values

At Equity Residential, like our residents, our employees come from everywhere. A richly diverse work environment captures top talent, cultivates the best ideas, and creates the widest possible platform for success. By focusing on inclusion, these differences are harnessed to create value — in ideas, business practices, relationships, and employee engagement. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees can thrive. 

All aspects of the employment process are merit-based. Every Equity employee is expected to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Equity Residential does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual/gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship status, military (including uniformed service member or protected veteran) status, marital status, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Residential also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report harassment or discrimination, or participate in investigations into such conduct.