VP US Real Estate Research : Living Sector Specialist

VP Of Global Research, U.S. Residential Living Sectors

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $94 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal : Excellence lives here.

We're looking for a curious, collaborative, and entrepreneurial mind to join our Global Research team as a VP specializing in U.S. residential living sectors. This role is an opportunity to shape the future of real estate investment by digging into the trends that drive how people live from multifamily rentals to student housing to manufactured homes. You'll work with a tight-knit team of researchers and investors, turning insights into strategies that make a real impact. If you're excited by the idea of combining data-driven analysis with changing trends and want to grow your career at the intersection of housing, capital markets, and innovation, we'd love to hear from you. This role can be based out of our Santa Monica or New York office.

The VP will report to Head of Americas Research and will be part of the Global Research team, responsible for conducting property market, capital market and macroeconomic research. The role will focus on research into the living sectors (rental, student housing, and manufactured housing) in the United States. It will also be a key position in supporting the identification, creation and execution of future real estate investment areas of high conviction.

Specific responsibilities include :

• Conduct research on investment themes and trends in the United States to help inform investment decisions, with a focus on residential living sectors (rental, student housing, and manufactured housing)
• Assist with the development of investment strategies based on real estate market analysis and forecasts
• Assist in real estate investment underwriting and contribute to investment memoranda by providing market analysis and insights
• Tracking of trends that are likely to affect residential property markets and the economy
• Update and maintain proprietary databases, resources, and models relevant to QuadReal's business objectives within U.S. markets
• Keep current on major political, economic, and market events that impact residential real estate investments within U.S. markets
• Collaborate with members of the research, asset management, investment, debt and portfolio management teams on broader US living research projects as they arise
• Explore existing and new research and data sources to enhance acumen and capabilities of research team
• Contribute to creating research communications, house views, and white papers where appropriate

Education : You will hold at least an undergraduate degree, preferably with, but not limited to, a Real Estate, Economics, Urban Planning, or Geography specialization.

Experience : 5-7 years of experience within the real estate / institutional investment industry, or any other related sector or industry. Previous experience in a research and strategy related role within the living sector is essential.

Skills : Analytical Demonstrated quantitative and critical thinking skills; detail-oriented and proficient in developing and handling complicated data sets.

Communication Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate and present results that articulate key themes and messages.

Organization Must be able to allocate time effectively and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, handle multiple asks and competing priorities, and adapt to new ideas and to change.

Relationships Must be highly proactive and work well in a collaborative environment, with the ability to move projects forward autonomously.

Software Must have advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word. GIS knowledge would be a benefit but not required.

Technology Be familiar with relevant data, analytics, and AI tools. Including but not limited to Macrobond, PowerBI, and Copilot.

Values Embrace and proactively support QuadReal's values and its culture of environmental sustainability and corporate and social responsibility.