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As a key member of the Research team, the Financial Writer will be responsible for producing and editing high-quality, engaging, and informative content related to the institutional real estate market. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of real estate markets, excellent analytical skills, and a proven ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
Essential Duties:
- Collaborate with the investment team, senior leadership, and other stakeholders to align research with strategic business goals and client needs.
- Produce thought leadership content, including white papers, market outlooks, and research reports, tailored for institutional investors, showcasing key trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Stay current with market developments, regulatory changes, and global macroeconomic trends that impact institutional real estate investments.
- Present research findings to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders through written reports, presentations, and client meetings. Communicate complex technical ideas in a non-technical manner as appropriate to the audience.
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis of commercial real estate markets, trends, and investment opportunities across various property types (e.g., office, industrial, retail, multifamily).
- Ensure that research materials are accurate, well-structured, and visually appealing with appropriate charts, graphs, and data analysis.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the firm’s brand as a thought leader in the commercial real estate space through published content and presentations.
- Writing and Editing Projects: sample projects for which this position will be responsible include:
- Coordinating the production and development of drafts for the firm’s annual House View;
- Writing and editing white papers on various investment strategies and opportunities;
- Collaborating with subject matter experts on topics of interest for publication in leading industry journals;
- Assisting with the production and editing of presentations.
- Additional duties, as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, or related field.
- 3+ years proven experience in writing and editing content with an interest in the real estate industry. Graduate degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
- Must be willing to work on-site five days a week, with flexibility for remote work as-needed for specific reasons.
- Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job title.
Key Competencies:
- Strong writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling.
- Excellent research skills and the ability to analyze complex data and market trends.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in content management and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- A portfolio of published writing samples related to the real estate market is highly desirable.
Source: Affinius Capital’s Career Page
