Senior Housing Market Analyst at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Chicago, Illinois

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Overview



Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.


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Job Description:





We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Housing Market Analyst to join our Development & Community Advisory (DCA) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and forecasting trends in the housing market, providing data-driven insights to guide strategic decision-making for our clients. The position requires strong quantitative skills, the ability to interpret market data, and an understanding of the real estate industry.


As a Senior Housing Market Analyst with the DCA Development Advisory team, you will:

• Assist in performing a wide range of real estate market analyses centering around the Section 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit ("LIHTC") and market rate rental market.


• Assist in the preparation of housing market studies of proposed and existing real estate housing developments.


• Analyze development sites to determine the suitability of sites for the proposed uses and market area.


• Through the use of primary and secondary research, collect, summarize, and analyze competitive, economic, real estate, and demographic data.


• Analyze economic trends in a given market area such as employment, average wages, median incomes, and relation to demand of affordable housing in the market area.


• Conduct extensive phone research to gather data on planned or existing competitive housing projects and summarize relevant findings.


• Compile data collected from research, develop conclusions, and provide client recommendations.


• Manage and maintain large datasets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity of market data.


• Conduct quality assurance checks on data sources and methodologies to ensure reliability.


• Investigate and propose additional data sources that may offer further information on market research projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, or related field of study.


• Minimum one (1) to two (2) years of experience working in real estate research, market analysis, or data analytics roles.


• Basic understanding of multifamily housing and real estate terms.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.


• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills.


• Well-developed analytical, critical, and creative thinking skills.


• Strong ability to analyze complex data sets and identify key trends, patterns, and insights.


• Proficiency in creating and presenting detailed reports and market analyses to diverse audiences.


• Ability to provide exceptional client service and demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies.


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.


• Highly developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).


• Ability to travel as needed.