The Transwestern companies together comprise a privately held, diversified real estate services, investment management and development organization. A unique approach underlies our success. We do business differently by empowering our team members with the resources and independence to deliver extraordinary results to our clients. It’s simple. We start with hiring hard-working, smart, genuinely good people, and organize them in collaborative cross-functional teams. We give them the support to outperform and the freedom to take ownership as they work to exceed our clients’ expectations. We do business differently, and that makes us Transwestern. The Research Manager will be responsible for leveraging Transwestern’s vast resources to support and provide innovative insights and digital products to leadership and clients of the Firm. Beyond data analysis, the Manager, Research & Analytics will interpret both internal and external client needs, procure solutions and influence decisions, presenting informative findings across various business verticals, geographies, property types and investment strategies. The Research Manager will ensure operational excellence and best-in-class standards relating to methodology, application and growth of the broader Research & Analytics team, and Transwestern. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Develop relationships with internal and external clients, better understand their business with the goal of advancing solutions meeting their needs. Evaluate technologies that are not currently in use, expand adoption of current digital products. Distribute high-end output in the form of maps, reports, presentations, narratives, data summaries. Manage data from a variety of sources to improve industry and market knowledge. Maintain internal property database. Report quarterly market statistics. Perform strategic real estate market analysis including evaluation of competitors locations, acquisitions strategy, sales volumes, and other relevant information. Provide demographic reports to the company’s internal and external clients. Obtain and maintain accurate market data for the market. Analysis, research, design, and implementation of all tools, templates, standards, and software as well as creates a knowledge base of standard templates and techniques. Assist clients with site selection/optimization strategies based upon directives and market opportunities. Consult with professionals and clients to determine appropriate analysis technique. Identify, organize, distribute and implement best practices. Proactively searches for new and different data and sources of data, integrating this data. Perform or assume additional department duties as assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor’s degree with emphasis in real estate, economics, geographic information systems, business analytics or related field . Advanced education preferred. Professional designations preferred. A minimum of 5 years of commercial real estate research experience required; research and/or analytics experience is preferred. 2 years’ experience with business analytics, data mining, geospatial analytics, or statistical analysis. Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis. Knowledge of ESRI suite and Power BI, a plus. Expert in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience in customer relationship management protocols, including related digital products. Deep familiarity with common commercial real estate data vendors including Real Capital Analytics, CoStar, RealPage, Reonomy, etc. Deep understanding of economics and related data platforms including Bloomberg, Moody’s, S&P Global, Oxford Economics, etc. Strong organizational, visualization, communication and analytical skills. Demonstrated writing skills; ability to write concisely and effectively. Ability to create, articulate and effectively present information. Demonstrated success leading project delivery for large, cross functional programs. Ability to resolve complex situations or problems by defining a strategy, often involving cross-functional teams and leading a collaboration effort through resolution. Able to serve several audiences while remaining committed to generating the best result. Solid organizational, project management and multi-tasking skills. Able to prioritize workload, manage projects and communicate well with internal client. Must be flexible, highly creative, work well under pressure and within tight schedules, and be enthusiastic about communicating the company's vision and differentiators. Ability to work independently and proactively as well as in a team setting. Client orientation, a desire to help clients succeed. Superb interpersonal, collaboration and consensus-building skills. Self-motivated, with an ability to effectively manage simultaneous projects from inception to completion on tight timeline. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time/constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (ex. a calculator, copy machine, computer printer) or, by request, be provided reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position. WORK SHIFT LOCATION Chicago, IL We Are Transwestern! Transwestern's Guiding Principles are woven into the fabric of our firm and underscore the value of each individual team member. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion — not only as the right thing to do, but as a reflection of who we are. It is our responsibility and heartfelt desire to create an environment that elevates the human spirit and brings out the best in everyone. Transwestern offers an exciting work environment, competitive salary and excellent benefits, which include medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as a 401(K) plan. Transwestern is an Equal Opportunity Employer.