Market Research Analyst

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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We’re not just another recruiting firm—we focus on placing candidates with exceptional US and EU founders who prioritize the long-term success of their team members. We also provide retention bonuses at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, as well as community-driven benefits like an annual retreat.

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Market Research Analyst, rapidly growing real estate development company based in Florida. This role is ideal for

someone with strong research capabilities, data analysis skills, and the ability to identify

emerging market opportunities before the competition. You will work directly with senior

leadership to provide critical market intelligence that drives multi-million dollar

investment decisions.

Requirements

Proven background in market research, data analysis, or real estate industry

experience

• Advanced Excel skills with ability to analyze large datasets and identify trends
• Experience gathering information from government databases, public records, and industry sources
• Preferred: Background in real estate, urban planning, economic development, or related fields
• Bonus: Familiarity with Florida markets, municipal planning processes, or GIS/mapping software
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex research into clear, actionable insights
• Experience creating presentations and reports for executive decision-making
• Comfort with learning new software platforms and database management systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor Department of Transportation infrastructure plans (road expansions, newinterchanges, highway upgrades)
  Monitor Department of Economic Development budgeting plans and targeting
• industry growth sectors & expansions efforts
• Track population migration trends, demographic shifts, and employment growth patterns
• Identify new commercial developments, major retailer expansions, and industrial projects
• Create and maintain centralized market intelligence database with automated tracking systems
• Develop systematic processes for consistent market monitoring across multiple Florida markets
• Build relationships with targeted brokers to identify land opportunities – finding and keeping track of upcoming events for land acquisition team to attend (i.e builder events, broker events)
• Support creation of compelling market presentations for builder pitches and investor meetings
• Develop an on-going Google notification system to keep tabs of development, infrastructure, and employment hubs article coverage.
• Generate bi-weekly snapshots of findings, highlighting the analytics or development pipeline which makes the market a target.
• Not meant to be an overloaded report of data but more with interpretation & guidance
• Conduct a search on national home builder & broker meet-ups.
• Large conferences to small gatherings

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Up to $1,500 per month, based on experience and skills
• Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
• Generous PTO: 10 days PTO per year, plus public US holidays
• Direct Mentorship: Grow through guidance from international industry experts
• Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
• Global Networking: Work and connect with professionals around the world
• Work-Life Balance: Balanced schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance.

• Application
• Screening
• Top-grading Interview
• Skills Assessment
• Client Interview
• Job Offer
• Client Onboarding

If this role aligns with your skills and career goals, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl.

Pearl Talent is a US-based start-up that helps the top 1% of talent worldwide land long-term roles at fast-growing companies in the US and EU.

Founded by Monty Ngan and Isaac Kassab, Pearl Talent helps operators all around the Philippines, Latin America, and South Africa get staffed into companies backed by Y Combinator, Sequoia, a16z, General Catalyst, and more.

We believe that even though opportunity isn’t created equal in the world, ambitious talent is.