Acutus Analytics - Research Associate

We are hiring a research associate for providing research intel to our associate firm Nitya Capital. Nitya Capital is a Houston, TX, based real estate private equity firm that owns and manages ~$3.5 billion in real estate assets across the US. Selected candidate will be working with the firm's asset management team and cover various macro-economic and demographic themes impacting the US real estate market.

Primary role requirement & responsibilities:

- The candidate should be able to conduct end-to-end economics research i.e., covering the Economics fundamentals, writing research reports, maintain economic databases, event analysis, adhoc. requests et al.

- Assist Asset management team in identify and execute research reports on current themes and trends in the US economic sector using econometrics tools

- Play an active role in driving the entire research process, building the investment case, report writing and marketing efforts for the team's reports.

Desired Qualifications:

- The candidate should have worked/working in the Economics research role at a research house.

- Ideal experience: 2-3 years with an Investment Bank or Financial Advisory or Private Equity or KPO or Captive Investment Bank etc.

- Candidates with Economics Major from a premier educational institution is required.

- Possess an understanding of the applicable domain, strong analytical skills and the ability to develop a point of view.

- Advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Power BI. Good experience with large sets of data sets. Experience with data modelling, data analytics, and various data management tools is a plus.

- Proactive approach towards work with ability to execute deliverables in time-critical situations.

- Excellent written and spoken communication skills

- Flexible approach to workload and willing to work in a team