Market Research Analyst

at  InterRent REIT

As a Market Research Analyst, you are part of a team responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of Market Research strategies across the REIT’s apartment portfolio through analysis of the economic, demographic, and competitive landscape.
In conjunction with the operations, sales, and finance teams, you will assist in tailoring Market Research strategies to achieve short and long-term organizational goals. You will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Acquisitions and Asset Management teams on new investment opportunities and value creation strategies for the existing portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the development and implementation of portfolio-wide Market Research strategies to meet organizational objectives.
• Effectively communicating key insights with respect to Market Research strategy to senior-level stakeholders within the organization.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to enhance revenues throughout the organization.
• Creating, maintaining, and updating detailed financial models on:
• Key competitors;
• Demographics;
• Economic Drivers;
• Internal metrics.
• Maintenance and stewardship of internal databases and systems driving revenue and business performance.
• Participating in underwriting market rents and due diligence for portfolio investment decisions.
• Regular travel for site visits to conduct market research regarding asset management and investment decisions.
• Coordinate between various departments on organizational projects and objectives.

Must- Haves

• Ability to work flexible/additional hours when required to ensure projects and deadlines are met
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Undergraduate degree in business with a specialization in finance;
• 1-2 years of relevant professional experience;
• Understanding of the multi-family investment market and regulatory environment;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, demanding environment linked closely to transaction timelines;
• Ability to manage and influence key stakeholders in the investment process across different functions within the organization;
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, initiatives, deadlines, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written;
• Analytical skills and an ability to independently research concepts;
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel and other MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, etc.).

Why we ‘love it here.’
We work hard to provide the proper training and development based on your career objectives and areas of interest. Your journey at InterRent does not follow a prescribed path, but is rather tailored to how you learn, where you want to go and what you want to achieve. We also take time to celebrate our successes and socialize as a team. Through a variety of team events and other special engagements, we truly live up to the ‘Work Hard. Play Hard’ philosophy.
About InterRent
Formed in 2006 as an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust, we have steadily grown our portfolio and market presence in our core markets which includes the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area, Ottawa, Montréal, and Vancouver. More importantly, we have repositioned dozens of our communities and improved the lives of countless Canadians. With a reputation for innovation and a best-in-class management platform, we continue to play a leadership role in the multi-residential space.
InterRent is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). We will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please notify us at sworecruitment@rentclv.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Every accommodation request will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Only selected candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in exploring an opportunity with us

• Assisting with the development and implementation of portfolio-wide Market Research strategies to meet organizational objectives.
• Effectively communicating key insights with respect to Market Research strategy to senior-level stakeholders within the organization.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to enhance revenues throughout the organization.
• Creating, maintaining, and updating detailed financial models on:
• Key competitors;
• Demographics;
• Economic Drivers;
• Internal metrics.
• Maintenance and stewardship of internal databases and systems driving revenue and business performance.
• Participating in underwriting market rents and due diligence for portfolio investment decisions.
• Regular travel for site visits to conduct market research regarding asset management and investment decisions.
• Coordinate between various departments on organizational projects and objectives