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Research Analyst
Jones Lang LaSalle
Chicago, IL, United States
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Research Analyst, Chicago
We are seeking an investor research analyst to join our growing Investor Research team, partnering with research and capital markets teams across the U.S. in driving real-time analytics, creating market- and client-specific content and contributing to broader platform objectives. You will work in collaboration with a cross-functional team of investor research analysts, each specializing in different commercial real estate investment areas. The goal is to create and maintain best-in-class research and data that differentiates JLL and drives a competitive advantage in the marketplace through market expertise, analysis and insight. An aptitude for applied, consultative, client-specific research is a key factor for this position. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking to develop an advanced platform of real estate investments and market fundamentals as a member of the commercial real estate industry’s leading service platform.
What this job involves:
• Execute the capital markets research plan that aligns with Americas research plans and overall business objectives
• Collaborate at a high level with senior business leadership to execute the research plan
• Understand and manage key resources, data vendors, and available technology
• Ensure efficient data management processes and high data integrity
• Refine and continuously improve data-oriented processes, from collection, to enhancement, to output functions that will drive JLL’s research platform
• Educate and collaborate with coworkers on using data and analytic techniques
• Leverage and contribute to best practices and guidelines
• Provide cross-functional support across property types (office, industrial, retail, multifamily and net lease) within the investor research team, with a particular focus on the office and retail sectors
• Execute the statistical and analytical analysis of relevant property markets
• Track, analyze and enhance proprietary datasets
• Track and analyze supply and demand fundamentals, leasing comparables, sales and financing activity, and investor and lender characteristics
• Articulate in a compelling way market trends and insights internally and externally in written reports and live presentations
• Produce national capital markets research analyses and coordinate activities with local capital markets and research experts
• Develop and share best data and research practice standards across the Americas Research Group
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator
• Contribute to public relations initiatives to help build recognition for JLL’s capital markets platform
• Proactively leverage local market personnel to enhance knowledge and gather critical information
• Collaborate with capital markets research specialty team to provide on-going support across property types and regions.
Sound like you? Before you apply it’s worth knowing what we are looking for:
• One or more years in commercial real estate research or closely related field
• Solid working knowledge of real estate dynamics including macro trends and historical perspective
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• An understanding of relational database concepts (i.e. SQL or Microsoft Access) is preferred
• Advanced command of Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel)
• Ability to efficiently multi-task, prioritize and manage work in a dynamic environment
• Presentation skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external clients at all levels
• Ability to effectively and professionally meet client expectations and positively represent the firm
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or related field required
• Motivated and self-starting with a desire to succeed and contribute to the success of a team
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative and driven professional environment