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About the Role

The Research Associate - Data Centers, Alternatives & Practice Groups is a key operational and business development resource for the Data Center Insights team. This role is responsible for maintaining data, reporting materials, and research infrastructure to support market insights and client pursuits. The position ensures the accuracy and readiness of team data and materials, enabling efficient delivery of research, reporting, and market intelligence.

Responsibilities

Collect, verify, and maintain data related to data center properties, developments, land transactions, power infrastructure, leasing activity, and market inventory.
Gather information from proprietary databases, public records, industry publications, internal resources, and other approved data sources.
Validate and cross-reference data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
Maintain and update proprietary databases, datasets, and market intelligence resources.
Identify and escalate potential data discrepancies, gaps, or quality issues.
Support the production of recurring market reports, presentations, and research publications.
Prepare data tables, exhibits, charts, and supporting materials for research and client deliverables.
Maintain recurring reporting templates and ensure information is updated according to schedules.
Audit reports and external client presentations for data accuracy and adherence to company standards.
Update and maintain internal and external presentation materials with the latest market data, charts, maps, and supporting visuals.
Maintain standardized market overview materials, chart libraries, and presentation templates.
Ensure consistency in formatting, branding, and data presentation across team deliverables.
Support conference presentations, speaking engagements, internal meetings, client pitches, client quarterly business reviews, and other special projects.
Fulfill routine requests from brokers and internal stakeholders for market information, data exports, presentation updates, and research support.
Compile and organize market information from internal and external sources to support business development, research, and practice group initiatives.
Support ad hoc research requests by gathering, organizing, and validating information.
Coordinate with research, brokerage, marketing, and business leadership teams to ensure timely delivery of information and materials.
Develop and maintain efficient processes for data collection, reporting updates, and information management.
Assist with documentation of methodologies, workflows, and quality-control procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of recurring research and reporting activities.
Support the ongoing maintenance of the team's research infrastructure, databases, and information resources.

Requirements

0-2 years of experience in research, data management, business intelligence, commercial real estate research, market intelligence, or a related field. Internship experience applicable.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data organization, formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and quality-control review.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including updating and maintaining charts, tables, maps, and presentation materials.
Ability to work with large datasets while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple recurring deliverables and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to gather, validate, organize, and maintain information from multiple internal and external sources.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn new tools, data sources, and industry concepts.
Ability to work independently and consistently produce accurate, high-quality work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data collection
Data management
Business intelligence
Market intelligence
Research
Reporting
AI
Power BI
Tableau
SQL
Python
Commercial real estate research
Data centers
Digital infrastructure
Telecommunications
Energy

Location

Remote
Hybrid
Onsite

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry Level
0-2 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as data analytics, data science, statistics, mathematics, economics, information systems, computer science, engineering, quantitative finance, commercial real estate or a related discipline.

Salary/Compensations

$57,783.96 - $66,500.00

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time away from work
Unpaid time away from work

About the Company

Cushman & Wakefield is a global real estate services firm.

Equal Opportunity

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.