Senior CRE Researcher

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If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. 

Responsibilities:

You’d be joining a team of 400 researchers dedicated to collecting, organizing and verifying commercial real estate data. This position is a new role for MA CRE, conducting CRE research as our "boots on the ground" research presence in a given market. The In-Market CRE Researcher is our eyes and ears; responsible for collecting data and building relationships that can only be done in-person.

* Obtain, confirm and enter property level information into our proprietary commercial real estate database. Validate information through review of websites, news sources, and internet research.

* Collect information by traveling to properties within the market. Validate construction status, tenancy, occupancy and other key information. Photograph properties for use in proprietary database.

* Develop and maintain relationships with key industry partners, brokerages and real estate professionals. Establish data-sharing partnerships.

* Represent MA CRE at local industry events. Host quarterly data advisory meetings for key industry professionals.

* Effectively prioritize workload, ensuring that time-sensitive tasks are done efficiently and accurately.

Qualifications:

* Experience working in a role where data is processed.

* Strong computer and data entry skills.

* Demonstrated research capabilities (web-based, library, telephone).

* Relationship management capabilities. Ability to communicate professionally in written communication, phone/web meetings, and in-person.

* Strong analytical skills, problem solving, and common sense.

* Self-motivated and able to work remotely while effectively communicating with a team.

* Frequent travel required within the local market. Some out-of-market travel (<5% of time) may be required.

Education & Experience

* 2+ years in a Real Estate environment.

* Experience in customer service or account management roles preferred, but not required.

* High School Diploma required; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree a plus.

The Department / Team:

Moody’s Analytics, a division of Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO), is the world’s leading provider of credit analysis and related tools, including quantitative credit risk models, credit analysis software, portfolio management analytics, economic research, financial data, pricing and valuation services, and specialized consulting services. Moody’s Analytics also distributes investor-oriented research and data developed by Moody’s Investors Service as part of its rating process, including in-depth research on major debt issuers, industry studies, and commentary on topical events.

Financial Services Training and Certification is a division of Moody's Analytics. We provide high quality professional training in credit risk analysis, wealth management, securities analysis and capital markets around the world through public seminars, corporate seminars, credentials, licensing and e-learning.

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For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $50,000 - $53,000, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

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