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CBRE Research Analyst Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a CBRE Research Analyst interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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StrategyStart here. 15 questions · ~120 min
Rising Rates and Commercial LendingHard

Assess how higher rates affect a commercial loan book and which borrower, portfolio, and early warning metrics matter most.

EstimationGrowth StrategyMarket SizingCBRE
Market Forecasting with Available DataMedium

Tests your forecasting approach and how you use data to support CBRE research narratives.

EstimationCompetitive AnalysisMarket SizingCBRE
Supply and Demand in Property MarketsEasy

Tests your fundamentals of market dynamics relevant to CBRE client reporting.

EstimationCompetitive AnalysisMarket SizingCBRE
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SQL & Data Manipulation6 questions + 3 drills · ~78 min
Maintain and Update Real Estate DataMedium

Tests your ability to keep CBRE research datasets current, consistent, and usable for market reporting.

ToolsData WranglingQualityCBRE
Verify Data and Spot AnomaliesMedium

Tests your approach to data validation, anomaly detection, and ensuring research quality for CBRE clients.

Data WranglingCase WhenAggregationsCBRE
Accuracy in Large Proprietary DatabasesMedium

Tests your rigor and controls for accurate updates to CBRE proprietary datasets at scale.

ToolsData WranglingQualityCBRE
Monthly Sales Trends by CategoryMedium
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Aggregate monthly sales by product category and use LAG to calculate month-over-month changes.

InfrastructureToolsData WranglingTotal Wine & MoreInc.Benjamin Moore
SQL to Flag Partner Count MismatchesMedium
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Compare partner-reported and internal daily counts, then flag discrepancies and show the prior comparison status.

JoinsData WranglingCase WhenGoogle
SQL Segmentation by OutcomeMedium
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Segment Instacart orders by region, retailer, and derived delivery outcome with aggregate operational metrics.

JoinsData WranglingGroup ByInstacart
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Behavioral & Leadership10 questions · ~80 min
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More topics2 questions · ~16 min
What Makes a Market Report UsefulEasy

Tests your understanding of what CBRE stakeholders need from research deliverables.

Product-Market FitUser NeedsValue PropositionCBRE
Best Work EnvironmentEasy

Tests your collaboration preferences and fit for CBRE's research team dynamics.

Jobs to Be DoneUser NeedsValue PropositionCBRE

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