We are seeking a high-impact senior level Real Estate Analyst with deep expertise in publicly traded REITs, strong analytical rigor, and a demonstrated ability to produce differentiated, investment-relevant written research.

This role sits at the intersection of real estate market dynamics, fundamental financial analysis, and sector-level insight generation. It is not a back-office or data-only role. You will be the primary research voice of the teamthe pen that translates data into insights for our end users

What You'll Do 

• Thematic Research & Thought Leadership (Primary Focus)

  • Thought Leadership: Author institutional-grade research memos and white papers on emerging real estate trends, focusing on the "so what?" behind the data.

  • Public-to-Private Read-Throughs: Monitor and interpret Publicly Traded REIT performance, company earnings calls, supplemental filings, and management guidance to extrapolate sector or market level themes.

  • Market Narrative: Monitor real estate capital market trends, regulatory developments, and key transaction activity to craft forward-looking research narratives.

  • Content Generation: Produce a monthly "Research Insights" newsletter summarizing macro trends, debt market liquidity, and significant M&A activity.

  • Synthesis: Distill primary and secondary research (earnings calls, SEC filings, industry data, macro indicators) into concise, actionable intelligence.

• Data Synthesis & Analytics

  • Leverage FactSets internal proprietary datasets and public data sources to build and maintain thematic trackers across property types and markets.

  • Synthesize siloed local datasetssuch as M&A transactions, CMBS, housing, and demographic datainto differentiated, sub market level insights.

  • Own and enhance the teams NAV & Cap Rate model, tracking the relationship between public REIT implied cap rates and private market transaction cap rates.

  • Utilize AI, Python, and/or SQL to clean, analyze, and visualize large datasets to support research conclusions.

• Financial Analysis, Modeling & Valuation

  • Maintain and refine dynamic valuation models (NAV, cap rate, and related frameworks) for publicly traded REITs.

  • Partner with content, product, and data collection teams to develop new research-driven products and use cases.

What We're Looking For 

Required Skills 

• 510 years of relevant experience in financial journalism, equity research, real estate investment analysis, real estate equity or debt underwriting, or related roles at a bank, insurance company, private equity firm, real estate broker, asset manager, or financial focused media.

• Deep expertise in publicly traded REITs or private real estate investing, with strong command of property-level fundamentals, submarket analysis, and valuation frameworks, including DCF, NAV, cap rates, FFO, and EPRA metrics.

• Proven track record of producing original, investment-oriented written research that influences decision-making.

• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel and institutional data platforms.

• Clear, confident communicator with experience presenting complex ideas to senior leadership or external audiences.

Desired Skills 

• Experience with major estate data providers such as S&P Capital IQ Pro, CoStar, RCA, MSCI/RCA, or Green Street.

• SQL, python, or other data-focused technical skills.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to leverage AI tools in research workflows.

• CFA, CPA, or advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or Real Estate.

• Prior exposure to thematic or macro-oriented real estate research.

What's In It For You 

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means: 

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.

• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.  

• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives. 

• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions. 

• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development. 

• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging. 

Learn more about our benefits here. 

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.