The Business Research Analyst collaborates closely with the Sales Coordinator and Real Estate Advisors, driving macro-level research at both the regional and country level. The role focuses on identifying high-growth industry sectors and pinpointing high-potential companies through structured market research and commercial intelligence. By analyzing industries, companies, investors, market trends, and expansion opportunities across East Africa and internationally, the Business Research Analyst builds a robust pipeline of qualified corporate prospects.The Business Analyst delivers actionable insights that empower Real Estate Advisors to connect with high-quality prospects, while supporting the development of data-driven sales strategies. Responsibilities will include: Market Research - Conduct continuous research on: target industries, growth sectors, economic trends, investment flows, manufacturing expansion, logistics growth, retail expansion, data centres, FMCG, pharmaceutical companies, regional investment policies, SEZ developments, infrastructure investments.Company Intelligence- Develop comprehensive company profiles including revenue, ownership, geographic footprint, existing facilities, planned expansions, financial strength, etc. Lead Generation- Generate qualified opportunities through building databases. Industry Intelligence- Prepare: Monthly Industry Reports, Market Opportunity Reports, Sector Analysis, Competitor Analysis, Country Investment Briefs, Client Demand Reports, Client Profiles. Sales Support- Support by: preparing prospect briefs, providing benchmark data, supporting financial modelling, providing SEZ intelligence, researching comparable transactions, supporting proposal preparation, preparing client meeting briefs. Market Intelligence Database- Maintain databases covering the leading industry players and stakeholders Event Participation- Represent the company at investment forums, trade missions, industry conferences.Produce Monthly Industry Intelligence Report, Weekly Market Updates, Target Company Database, Decision Maker Database, Country Opportunity Reports, Competitor Analysis, Sector Deep-Dive Reports, Transaction Tracker, Market Opportunity Maps. Decision Maker Mapping. RequirementsSkills and experience:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Financial Analysis, Mathematics, Physics, Real Estate, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.4–7 years in market research, business intelligence, strategy consulting, corporate finance or commercial real estate research. Strong financial modelling experience (Excel or modelling software).Experience in B2B market analysis and investment research.Knowledge of industrial and commercial property markets across Africa is highly desirable. Personal characteristics:Exceptional work ethic.Strong analytical and critical thinking. Commercial awareness. Curiosity and investigative mindset.Strong written and verbal communication skills, proven ability to present information clearly in a report or presentation to senior management.Good understanding of and ability to apply basic concepts in finance and economics.Excellent attention to detail. Mature, energetic, pragmatic and flexible approach, good commercial judgment.
The Business Research Analyst collaborates closely with the Sales Coordinator and Real Estate Advisors, driving macro-level research at both the regional and country level. The role focuses on identifying high-growth industry sectors and pinpointing high-potential companies through structured market research and commercial intelligence. By analyzing industries, companies, investors, market trends, and expansion opportunities across East Africa and internationally, the Business Research Analyst builds a robust pipeline of qualified corporate prospects.
The Business Analyst delivers actionable insights that empower Real Estate Advisors to connect with high-quality prospects, while supporting the development of data-driven sales strategies.
Responsibilities will include:
- Market Research - Conduct continuous research on: target industries, growth sectors, economic trends, investment flows, manufacturing expansion, logistics growth, retail expansion, data centres, FMCG, pharmaceutical companies, regional investment policies, SEZ developments, infrastructure investments.
- Company Intelligence- Develop comprehensive company profiles including revenue, ownership, geographic footprint, existing facilities, planned expansions, financial strength, etc.
- Lead Generation- Generate qualified opportunities through building databases.
- Industry Intelligence- Prepare: Monthly Industry Reports, Market Opportunity Reports, Sector Analysis, Competitor Analysis, Country Investment Briefs, Client Demand Reports, Client Profiles.
- Sales Support- Support by: preparing prospect briefs, providing benchmark data, supporting financial modelling, providing SEZ intelligence, researching comparable transactions, supporting proposal preparation, preparing client meeting briefs.
- Market Intelligence Database- Maintain databases covering the leading industry players and stakeholders
- Event Participation- Represent the company at investment forums, trade missions, industry conferences.
- Produce Monthly Industry Intelligence Report, Weekly Market Updates, Target Company Database, Decision Maker Database, Country Opportunity Reports, Competitor Analysis, Sector Deep-Dive Reports, Transaction Tracker, Market Opportunity Maps.
- Decision Maker Mapping.
Requirements
Skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Financial Analysis, Mathematics, Physics, Real Estate, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
- 4–7 years in market research, business intelligence, strategy consulting, corporate finance or commercial real estate research.
- Strong financial modelling experience (Excel or modelling software).
- Experience in B2B market analysis and investment research.
- Knowledge of industrial and commercial property markets across Africa is highly desirable.
Personal characteristics:
- Exceptional work ethic.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking. Commercial awareness. Curiosity and investigative mindset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, proven ability to present information clearly in a report or presentation to senior management.
- Good understanding of and ability to apply basic concepts in finance and economics.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Mature, energetic, pragmatic and flexible approach, good commercial judgment.
Tatu City is a 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi’s doorstep with homes, schools, businesses, a shopping district, a medical clinic, nature areas and recreation for more than 250,000 residents and tens of thousands of day visitors. Tatu City’s schools educate thousands of students daily, and a range of homes suits all incomes and businesses that thrive in the country’s first operational Special Economic Zone. Located 30 minutes from Westlands, Tatu City represents a new way of living and thinking for all Kenyans in a live, work and play environment that is free from traffic congestion and long-distance commuting.Tatu City is a development by Rendeavour, Africa’s largest new city builder with 30,000 acres of visionary projects in growth trajectories across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tatu City is a 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi’s doorstep with homes, schools, businesses, a shopping district, a medical clinic, nature areas and recreation for more than 250,000 residents and tens of thousands of day visitors. Tatu City’s schools educate thousands of students daily, and a range of homes suits all incomes and businesses that thrive in the country’s first operational Special Economic Zone. Located 30 minutes from Westlands, Tatu City represents a new way of living and thinking for all Kenyans in a live, work and play environment that is free from traffic congestion and long-distance commuting.
Tatu City is a development by Rendeavour, Africa’s largest new city builder with 30,000 acres of visionary projects in growth trajectories across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
