Senior Research Manager

Here at Investa, we’re all about creating spaces that reflect how people work, live, and thrive today—and how they’ll want to do so in the future. For over 20 years, we’ve led the way in making positive change in Australia’s workplaces. We’re an Australian diversified real estate company with a recognised track-record of investment and development across both office and living markets. Our purpose is to welcome the world to better places. We’re people first and entrepreneurial, with a strong service ethos.  

Why join us? We’ve made it our business to understand how people want to live and work today, tomorrow and beyond and as you’d expect, we practise what we preach in our own workplace as well.​ We’re known for our supportive, inclusive, and flexible work culture. With recognition from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, the Australian Workplace Equality Index, and multiple awards for workplace flexibility, our people and the way we work together are our difference. 

As our Senior Research Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping market insights that drive investor engagement and capital raising. Your critical analysis will influence strategic decisions and elevate the Research team’s reputation through best-practice analytics.

You’re a confident communicator who shines when presenting to senior stakeholders and investors. With a talent for writing and speaking clearly, concisely, and with impact, you bring a commercially minded, ‘investor-first’ approach to every interaction. You thrive on generating fresh research themes and transforming them into compelling content that resonates with investors.

Curiosity fuels your work. You’re passionate about leveraging data to uncover insights and solve complex problems. Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving skills are second nature to you.

Your key responsibilities: 

• Prepare and deliver market insights to investors to contribute to ongoing relationship management and capital raising initiatives
• Actively challenge current market and business thinking to influence the Investa leadership team and business decision-making process
• Provide Research function efficiencies to deliver a best practice service and meet internal customer demands/expectations
• Incorporate the Living sector into the current Research processes and deliverables
• Support the General Manager, Investor Relations & Research in reshaping the Research function through consultation with key business partners, ensuring it is aligned to the evolving needs of investors and the business
• Develop and deliver a content schedule including scheduled reporting and topical pieces to investors subscribed to our Research reports
• Advise the business of emerging trends in Australian and global commercial real estate markets
• Deliver compelling presentations and tailored briefings to institutional investors (existing and prospective) in our pooled fund and mandate businesses
• An ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable stories that inform business decisions.
  

What you bring: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Property Economics or similar is required
• Experience as a leader or senior team member in a research team or economist setting within Commercial Property is essential
• Knowledge of both the Commercial Office and Living sectors highly desirable
• Sound knowledge of key vendors in the market ie. Data providers
• Understanding of capital transactions and capital raising processes at a high level
• A deep understanding of property markets, trends, and key economic drivers
• High level of Excel proficiency, including competency in using complex formulas

What we offer: 

• Career Development: Leadership programs, education assistance, study support, professional membership fee support 
• Lifestyle: We offer generous parental leave, return to work program, and summer hours 
• Inclusive Culture: A safe, welcoming environment for all, including individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQ+ community, and those who are neurodivergent 
• Flexibility: We do our best to support you to be able to do the things that are important to you. We offer over 21 formal flexible work options, plus a truly supportive approach to balancing work with life’s priorities 
• Health and Wellness: Discounted health insurance, free health and wellbeing services, discounted fitness classes, reproductive health benefits  
• Financial: Fully funded life and TPD insurance, novated leasing and retail discounts 

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we’d love to hear from you. 

We understand that traditional hiring processes can come with challenges for some people. If you have a disability, identify as gender diverse or are neurodivergent, please reach out to our Recruitment Manager, arockliff@investa.com.au and Amy will tailor our processes to accommodate your specific needs. If you require no additional assistance to accommodate your requirements and wish to be considered for this position, kindly submit your application online. We request that applications not be submitted directly to this email address. 

A note to recruitment agencies:  Investa does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes sent direct without prior engagement. Thank you for your understanding.