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Skills and Competencies

• Minimum five years of experience conducting applied economic research, forecasting, financial engineering or quantitatively-focused policy analysis in commercial real estate investment or lending.
• A strong background in quantitative modelling and programming and a firm understanding of modern macroeconomic theory as applied to CRE.
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.
• The ability to write clearly and insightfully for non-expert audiences on topics in CRE finance, macroeconomic forecasting, banking, and credit markets, including sovereign debt and currency risk assessment.
• Exceptional project management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate technical subject matter clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines.

Education

Master’s degree (Ph.D. favorable) in Economics, Data Science, Financial Engineering, Statistics, or a related field

Responsibilities

The Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Economics Research unit of Moody’s Analytics is hiring an economist or data scientist to join our commercial real estate (CRE) economic research and forecast team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical analysis and forecasting as it applies to CRE. The role will require experience with both econometric modelling and software programming, complemented by competent writing and verbal communication skills. This role will involve a combination of analytical, technical, and client-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, test, and validate economic forecasting models for our historical trends data, including property prices, cap rates, NOIs, sales and lending volumes, loan delinquencies, and total returns.
• Develop and maintain indexes and derived data models such as AVMs for market-to-market property prices, cap rates, indicative REIT pricing, and total return debt indexes.
• Use and develop specific expertise in CRE pricing dynamics to contribute to our CRE sector outlook, including both baseline and alternative scenario forecasts.
• Participate in ad hoc and consulting projects to develop comprehensive custom reports or special-purpose data projects.
• Contribute to regular period reports and our Economic View website by providing real-time economic commentary and analysis related to CRE.
• Write and present research findings to clients, ensuring clear and concise communication of complex economic concepts.
• Represent Moody’s Analytics at professional conferences and industry events.
• Provide support and guidance to clients on economic issues and forecasts.
• Collaborate closely with our general economics and modelling team members, as well as other groups within Moody’s, such as our banking team, the credit analytics group, sales, and customer service.

About the team

Our CRE capital markets research team is responsible for providing data, forecasts, and regularly published research on property transactions and lending dynamics in the CRE market. Our team supports Moody’s institutional clients that are stakeholders in real assets. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in developing new real asset valuation and credit analytics, as well as a heavy focus on the incorporation of generative AI into data curation and portfolio insights.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $98,400.00 - $142,800.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

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