About Careertakes

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About the Role & Client

Confidential Client (Consultancy) is hiring an entry-level Research Analyst (Places) to join their Raleigh, NC team. This role supports real estate and urban development projects by performing market, demographic, economic, and policy research and preparing client-ready deliverables. The position is ideal for someone with 0–2 years of relevant experience who is curious about cities, comfortable with quantitative work, and eager to grow in real estate and economic development.

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct real estate market analysis
• Perform quantitative analysis in Excel, including real-estate-focused financial modeling
• Run statistical analysis and econometrics to inform recommendations
• Perform case study research and synthesize best practices
• Analyze demographic and economic datasets
• Support public policy analysis for projects and proposals
• Help draft proposals and produce marketing materials
• Craft client deliverables: written reports, memos, and PowerPoint presentations
• Contribute to a collaborative, data-driven team and support multiple project workstreams

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Required Qualifications & Skills

• 0–2 years of full-time experience in urban planning/development, real estate finance, economics, statistics, public administration, or a related field
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
• Proficiency with Excel for data analysis and financial calculations
• Experience or coursework in statistics/econometrics
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience preparing reports and presentations
• Proficiency with common AI tools (e.g., LLMs such as ChatGPT) and an understanding of responsible use, citation, and verification practices
• Demonstrated ability to verify data and AI outputs independently
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn quickly
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to error-free deliverables
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work both independently and in teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related field preferred

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Work Location & Schedule

• Primary work location: Raleigh, NC (in-office at least three days per week under a hybrid work policy)
• This role supports project-based work across clients in urban development and real estate.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $71,800 - $79,825 per year (where an offer falls in the range depends on experience)
• Opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus
• Participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with annual contributions
• Comprehensive benefits including health (90–95% premium coverage), dental, and vision
• Professional growth opportunities—many senior staff started in analyst roles

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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