Analyst, STR - London

Analyst, STR – London

CoStar Group’s STR division is the global leader in hospitality data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace insights. STR delivers confidential, accurate and actionable data to help clients strategize and compete in the global hospitality industry.

Overview

The Analyst will support international forecasting efforts and help maintain STR’s position as a leading provider of forward‑looking hotel performance data worldwide. The role requires an analytical, data‑driven thinker with strong research and industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production and delivery of STR’s market forecasts outside of North America under the direction of the Forecast Director.
• Contribute to the development of forecasting methodology that captures region‑specific macroeconomic and hotel performance trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners and conduct market research to investigate market conditions and demand drivers, adjusting forecast projections accordingly.
• Build an in‑depth understanding of global hotel performance and key trends, using this knowledge to create compelling hotel performance storylines.
• Communicate effectively through written memos/analyses and verbal interactions with clients and colleagues regarding hotel performance trends and forecast data and assumptions.
• Promote STR as a thought leader by visualising data for conferences, events, meetings and client engagements.
• Contribute analyses to blogs, articles and white papers distributed to clients and stakeholders regularly.
• Maintain high levels of data quality and accuracy by applying robust processes and reviewing data for anomalies and potential errors.
• Adhere to STR’s standards and guidelines for data confidentiality.
• Maintain proactive communication with the Product team and global analyst teams, staying up‑to‑date on industry trends and news.
• Ensure the CoStar brand and corporate values are evident to the customer at all times.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the hotel industry, with industry experience a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with Power BI and SSMS preferred.
• Customer‑focused with excellent relationship‑building skills and the ability to present to clients.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and organisational needs.
• Results‑oriented, capable of planning, prioritising and executing tasks independently or as part of a team.
• Analytical and research skills, including the ability to analyse, interpret and visualise data, and conduct research to explain data and validate information.
• Strong decision‑making skills, taking ownership of decisions based on available information.
• Proficient in presenting trends and insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, managing multiple projects within tight deadlines across time zones.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of related work experience, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• Full private medical cover and dental cover.
• Life assurance and member rewards.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Season ticket loans.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar Group maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing.