Senior Research Analyst

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Research Analyst to join our Americas team based in Reston, Virginia, focusing on data centre market intelligence across the region. This role is ideal for a professional with experience in real estate, data centre development, or infrastructure analysis, who thrives at the intersection of data, policy, and commercial insight. You will be responsible for the collection, validation, and analysis of market and site-level data, with a strong emphasis on understanding the regulatory, environmental, and infrastructure factors shaping data centre growth in a market in North America. As part of a small but dynamic regional team, you will work closely with colleagues in research, analytics, and commercial functions to produce market-leading insights that guide developers, investors, and hyperscale clients. Occasional travel within the region—to conferences, site visits, and stakeholder meetings—should be expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed market research on data centre developments, land acquisitions, and infrastructure investments across assigned markets in North America.
• Gather and verify information from a mix of public sources, government filings, planning databases, and direct stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain and update DC Byte’s proprietary database, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across markets.
• Track policy, zoning, and permitting developments that affect data centre site selection and construction.
• Analyse market and regulatory trends to identify emerging opportunities, bottlenecks, and pricing dynamics.
• Develop regional insights into the interplay between infrastructure (power, connectivity, water) and real estate availability.
• Produce maps, dashboards, and written reports to communicate findings to internal teams and clients.
• Contribute to forecasts and scenario analyses supporting investment and development strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, brokers, planning consultants, utilities, and public officials to deepen market intelligence.
• Attend industry conferences and events across North America to represent DC Byte and stay ahead of market developments.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert for clients seeking regional context on market activity, supply and demand dynamics, and high-level policy and regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in real estate, data centre development, or infrastructure research.
• Familiarity with data centre site selection factors—including power, fibre connectivity, water availability, and proximity to hyperscale demand.
• Skilled in Excel and data visualization; able to manage structured datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to craft client-ready materials with clarity and insight.
• Strong networking abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying new sources of market intelligence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, or a related field.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (excl. bank holidays), increasing to up to 29 days
• Christmas Week closure
• Corporate health insurance, incl. options for dental and vision cover
• Life cover
• 401k match for 100% of the first 3% you contribute, then 50% of the next 2% you contribute
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Generous anniversary rewards, incl. access to career coaching, vouchers for days out and a holiday stipend
• Up to one month working remotely per year
• Up to $375 stipend towards your homeworking set up (desk, chair, monitor, keyboard)