Manager, Research ($99,800.00-$139,300.00)

Position Summary:

The SP&A Research team serves as the primary source of economic, demographic, and sector-level information used as macro context for strategic decision making at Irvine Company. The group is a centralized, Corporate function and supports all operating divisions. Applicants have the opportunity to gain insight into and influence operating / growth strategies for multiple property types in a dynamic environment. 

Job Duties:

• Serve as the day-to-day workflow and deliverable production “backbone” for the Research group; closely support team leader on all workflow needs. 
• Produce high-quality strategic research to inform forward strategy objectives, driven by coverage of key issues and trends impacting commercial real estate and the Company.
• Track and report on economic, demographic, and real estate forecasts at the national, state, and local level; update the Company’s economic view for quarterly Board of Directors meetings. 
• Proactively identify workflows / distributable “intel” stemming from changing market conditions.
• Regularly analyze public REIT competitors for benchmarking purposes and strategy insight.
• Provide economic context for reinvestment, operating, acquisition, and development deliverables.
• Assist in management of the Company’s research subscriptions and platform.
   

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

• Research interest. Demonstrated interest in an analytic research or strategy-focused career. 5 – 7 years prior work experience preferred; ideal candidate has analytic mindset, enjoys writing, and is passionate about helping shape operating / growth strategies across the Company. Candidate must enjoy a standalone research role; IC’s research team supports acquisition / development strategy and collaborates with the internal investment functions, but is not responsible for underwriting capital investment opportunities.
• Intellectual curiosity. Strives for thought leadership, diverse perspective, and creative approach within all work product. Keen awareness of the “big picture”; self-starter with curious mind.
• Extreme attention to detail. Highly values precision and perfection in all submitted work product. Fast-paced deadlines at Irvine Company never sacrifice intellectual rigor or emphasis on formatting.
• Collaborative team player. Collaborative mentality with ability to build relationships and resourcefully obtain information for research production; proactively and professionally communicates to all levels.
• Organized / adaptive. Able to efficiently and productively manage ever-changing priorities and demands on a lean team; fluid prioritization and communication are essential.

 Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $99,800.00 - $139,300.00

 

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

 

About Us:
Irvine Company is a privately held real estate investment company and master-planner committed to creating and sustaining communities that thrive for generations.

Irvine Company is respected for its master planning and environmental stewardship of the Irvine Ranch in Orange County, including diversified operations throughout coastal California. Irvine Company brings to life neighborhoods and sustainable communities with a full range of housing, jobs, retail centers, schools, parks and open space.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

Apply today to join our employee community, and learn more about Irvine Company, our legacy and our guiding principles.


Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individual