Head of Research Job ID 217373 Posted 14-May-2025 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Research Location(s) Oslo - Oslo - Norway **About us** CBRE is the world's leading commercial real estate services company committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic research professional to join our local Research practice and drive our commitment to excellence. Do you have excessive commercial, market and economic understanding and experience working with large real estate clients and are you motivated to work in an international, dynamic, fast-growing, and diverse organisation? We are seeking a highly motivated mid-senior profile to drive the growth of our evolving Research team in Oslo. This role is a senior appointment within our Nordic business. Key deliverables for this role would be to deliver best-in-class in-depth analyses and market research to CBRE’s investor and occupier clients, which consist of some of the world’s largest institutions and corporates, while also being the main thought leader for CBRE in Norway and wider Nordic business and having the opportunity to speak in several seminars and client events per year. All of this will happen in close collaboration with our local as well as wider European teams. **Key Responsibilities** The Head of Research’s key responsibilities are: + Client and stakeholder engagement, you will increase the visibility of CBRE in the media and have close interaction with the local press to get the CBRE Research house view and thought leadership to a wider audience; + Data collection, distribution, and analysis at CBRE in Norway, + Working closely with the local business line leaders and the Nordic and wider European research leadership to promote and scale our proprietary research consulting and data sales in the Norwegian market while supervising the execution of expert and consulting missions; + Developing and managing the company's research agendas to enable our clients to make informed decisions in the real estate sector; + Identifying topics and research priorities based on current market trends, client needs and business goals; + Coordinating and monitoring both national and international research projects, including resource allocation, time management and quality assurance, as well as analyzing data and information from various sources; and + Working with internal teams and external partners, you will develop innovative solutions and identify opportunities in the real estate market. **Requirements** We would like the candidate to match at least some of the following points: + At least 6 years of professional experience; + Preferably some experience in a responsible position and experience in leading junior employees; + Completed Master's degree in Economics/Finance or equivalent; + Interest in the real estate market, enjoyment of trend topics related to real estate, urban development and social trends; + Initiative and willingness to develop new ideas and innovations; + Willingness to network within the company and to communicate with our customer base and in the industry; + High degree of accuracy; + Significant flexibility, organizational talent and hands-on mentality; + Strong user knowledge in MS Office and preferably some knowledge of BI tools (Tableau, Power BI); + Affinity for data and processes; and + Fluency in Norwegian and English. **We offer** As the employer, CBRE offers: + A visible position in the Norwegian Commercial Real Estate industry; + An excellent working atmosphere in which initiative and team spirit count; + A varied range of tasks and development opportunities in a successful and expanding international group; + Flexible scheduling as part of our hybrid working model; and + Attractive office space in Vika/Aker Brygge, Oslo. **Working at CBRE** When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry. Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing. At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it’s like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE. **About CBRE** CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com. **Equal Opportunities** We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. If you're interested in this role but your previous experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this role. For more information please contact: Jon Lien Head of Valuation and Advisory Services. +47 99609327 jon.lien@cbre.com CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)