Associate, Data Research

Overview:

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia Trimont ( www.trimont.com ) is a specialized global commercial real estate loan services provider and partner for lenders and investors seeking the infrastructure and capabilities needed to make informed, effective decisions related to the deployment, management and administration of commercial real estate secured credit.

We do this with a team of 1100+ extraordinary Team Members who serve a global client base from offices in Atlanta, Bengaluru, Charlotte, Dallas, Hyderabad, Kansas City, London, New York and Sydney. We empower our skilled global teams by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and advanced technology, as well as fostering a culture driven by values. This approach helps our teams excel and build meaningful client relationships, while providing the highest quality service and feeling proud of the work they do.

Trimont is an innovative firm where visionary professionals come to learn, grow, and thrive with colleagues driven by curiosity and collaboration.

Learn: We believe ongoing learning is critical and are focused on providing a work environment where all team members can take ownership of their careers.

Grow: We work alongside the largest institutional lenders in the world, overseeing the most significant projects in the industry. This unique opportunity allows us to broaden our skillset and develop our abilities by tackling some of the industry's most challenging and exciting endeavors.

Thrive: Our firm is a place where ethics and excellence meet to create an experience that matches our capabilities. There are no limits to what we as team members as an organization, can achieve together.

Job Summary:

The Director of Data Research (DDR) develops CRE research and analytics derived from an array of internal and external economic, financial, and CRE data sources. This role supports Trimonts Research Group by helping industry participants to reach data-driven decisions and by producing value-added insights for Trimont and its clients. The DDR assesses the health and risk of national and local economic drivers, using technology to identify, organize, and evaluate raw data and translate it into meaningful quantitative and qualitative analysis. The role delivers insights on economic, real estate, and finance topics through models, visual content, and analytical tools for internal and external audiences. Responsibilities include managing internal databases, producing real-time risk and market analyses, creating economic forecasts, and communicating findings through presentations, written materials, webinars, and podcasts. The DDR will also mentor team members, oversee processes, and review analytical products and communications to ensure quality.

Responsibilities:

- Produce CRE research products focused on market analytics and key economic and financial drivers.

- Develop content for internal and external audiences, including websites, briefings, and presentations.

- Identify, organize, and evaluate raw data to produce quantitative and qualitative analyses and other analytical tools.

- Build tools and models using internal and external datasets to provide real-time insights into risk, market, and lending conditions.

- Develop, organize, and maintain internal databases to support management and strengthen the companys reputation.

- Produce economic forecasts, statistical analyses, and risk-focused presentations with clear and insightful data-supported conclusions.

- Provide insights on economic, commercial real estate, banking, and financial conditions in national and local markets.

- Write and review local economic and real estate market analyses that assess market health and risk.

- Strengthen the companys reputation through podcasts, webinars, written materials, presentations, and other communication channels.

- Mentor and oversee team members as needed, providing guidance to strengthen their analytical skills.

- Review analytical tools, presentations, and written materials to ensure quality.

- Ability to work with client services and promote research products to clients.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Economics, Business, Real Estate, Finance, Data Research, or a related field.

- 1+ years of relevant experience in regional economics, commercial real estate, CRE finance, and/or CRE research.

- 1+ years of relevant experience analyzing national and local economic conditions, real estate, lending, financial institutions, and risk factors.

- Passion for economics, real estate, finance, and continuous excellence.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate confidently to large and small audiences.

- Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing demands.

- Proven ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment.

- Strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, and sense of urgency.

- Strong ability to assess, organize, and integrate raw data.

- Ability to develop repeatable processes.

Trimont is an equal opportunity employer, and were proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please contact us. We are proud to maintain a drug-free policy, ensuring that our community is a secure and productive space for all our team members.