Research Analyst - Industrial Products

Location:US-CA-San Francisco Job Number:SAN00053 Employee Status : Regular Job Type :Experienced Schedule : Full-time Description We are currently seeking an experienced candidate to fill a Research Analyst position within the Ernst & Young Center for Business Knowledge (CBK). This professional will primarily focus on supporting the real estate practice in North America through the provision of business research and analysis. This professional will interact with a local and virtual team of CBK colleagues and use an extensive collection of internal and external information resources to gather, filter, synthesize, analyze, package and deliver information to executives and the firm's leadership. This person will participate in and manage research and analysis projects, including the design and delivery of products and services in response to customer needs. In this fast paced environment, juggling multiple projects that have varying turnaround times from a few hours to a number of days is the norm. Responsibilities Business Research and AnalysisSupport the real estate practice groups in North America, bringing first class skills to each project undertaken, including skills in the following areas: industry and company analysis, writing, research, customer service, marketing and an understanding of the importance of real estate across other industries. Lead and perform research and analysis using available and appropriate tools and resources within the research analyst's domain. Manage the design and delivery of products and services in response to customer needs, including: performing secondary research requests using sophisticated search strategies; conducting primary research as needed. Provide insight utilizing financial metrics and other data to test key assertions in firm Thought Leadership and point of view reports. Analyse financial, transaction and other quantitative data, leveraging strong Excel skills. Translate complex, strategic or undefined business needs into integrated knowledge solutions, delving into the primary reason for the request and managing expectations of the requestor. Work independently or participate on project teams to provide research and analysis in response to requests, primarily from internal E&Y practitioners. Build collaborative relationships with requesters as well as real estate leadership. Promote the sharing of leveraged knowledge and information resources across the firm through regular customer networking. Education Bachelor's degree in Business or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience Master's degree in Business Administration or Library Science is preferred Experience 4+ years experience, preferably in market research, strategic planning, competitive intelligence and/or consulting in the real estate industry Experience in the banking industry is a plus A working knowledge of the professional services market is preferred Skills Ability to analyze information coherently and succinctly Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills The ability to effectively complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Excellent problem solving and analytic skills A strong work ethic and desire to excel Proficient with MS Office, particularly MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel. This position requires occasional travel.