Director, National Capital Markets Research

Description

• Collaborate with regional research leaders to ensure consistency, data integrity, and cohesive storytelling across geographies and asset classes.
• Prepare talking points and support leadership for media appearances and interviews.
• Write and manage end-to-end development of national reports, market outlooks, dashboards, and investor-focused insights—from drafting to editing, design, and distribution.
• Serve as the primary research advisor to capital markets leadership, delivering real-time perspectives on investment trends, capital flows, market risks, and sector performance.
• Compile and update essential market data, including sales statistics, market share, cap rates, rents, vacancies, and CMBS delinquencies, into a comprehensive presentation deck on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Define and execute the national research strategy for U.S. Capital Markets, aligning with business priorities and client needs.
• Maintain strong relationships with third-party data providers, economists, and industry partners.
• Build tools and frameworks that help professionals communicate market shifts with clarity and precision.
• Participate in asset class capital markets calls, sharing market intelligence and trends.
• Review and edit national and specialty research reports to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Develop relationships with business publications and trade organizations to position the firm as a leading authority on capital markets trends.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis using PowerBI and other tools to support deal and investor activity.
• Represent the firm as a subject-matter expert at industry events, client briefings, media interviews, and executive presentations.
• Partner with marketing to create high impact thought leadership campaigns that elevate the firm’s brand and competitive positioning.
• Advance research capabilities through innovative data sources, forecasting models, and analytical methodologies.
• Evaluate and recommend third-party data products and platforms to enhance research capabilities.
• Deliver custom analyses and investor intelligence to strengthen pitches, RFP responses, and client strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s in economics, finance, real estate or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI), Excel/Sheets, and real estate analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including comfort with forecasting and scenario modeling.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and motivate teams.
• 15 years' experience in commercial real estate, with at least 8 years in a research leadership role.
• Expertise in U.S. commercial real estate, capital flows, investment cycles, and economic indicators.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage shifting priorities, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis.
• Exceptional writing, presentation, and storytelling skills; ability to translate complex data into clear insights for executives and clients.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance