Research Analyst

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Job Description – Research Analyst

Our Research Analyst will help to guide all aspects of the local data platform for industrial data collected and analyzed for the U.S. Industrial market. Our Analyst will build and continue to elevate a best-in-class research program that differentiates JLL and drives a competitive advantage in the marketplace through market expertise, analysis and insight. You will be responsible for achieving data excellence, to enhance our offerings in the areas of business intelligence, data visualization, and graphical output.

Our Analyst will have primary responsibility for collecting and analyzing data, maintaining and constantly elevating the quality of our data, and working with the Research team to present data in a compelling way. You will assist in tracking and analyzing all aspects of the local commercial real estate market and will leverage that knowledge proactively for research products, client projects and business development efforts. Our Analyst will have direct responsibility for the U.S. Industrial real estate market and will work closely with JLL industrial research leadership, as well as colleagues throughout the Americas research group.

What this job involves:

·  Expand and improve the research platform, program, and output that demonstrates the firm’s market expertise through data excellence
·  Collaborate at a high level with research leadership and stakeholders to execute the data collection and auditing plan
·  Set up processes to ensure data excellence within our proprietary database, and regularly audit and refine datasets
·  Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of our technology tools
·  Partner with Research team to enhance the statistical and analytical program for the U.S. industrial real estate market.
·  Maintain an acceptable level of data completeness to include data validation and audit levels
·  Present as needed to internal teams and clients to demonstrate our tools and abilities
·  Create compelling visual communications, integrating JLL’s proprietary research data, for the purposes of business development, external distribution, and client requests
·  Work with marketing teams and business leaders to position research to contribute to business development efforts
·  Develop and share best practice standards for the industrial sector with the Americas Research Group
·  Develop abilities to use JLL’s data visualization platforms and to share these new technologies with internal stakeholders and team members
·  Regularly present compelling trends and analyses to internal teams and clients
·  Responsible for the collection and auditing of JLL’s proprietary database of commercial real estate properties, lease and sale comps for industrial properties.
·  Develop, implement and help lead strategic industrial research plans that aligns with local business objectives and the Americas research platform.

Sound like you? Before you apply it’s worth knowing what we are looking for:

·  A Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, economics or related field
·  Up to one year in commercial real estate research, economic and demographic analysis or closely related field
·  Experience managing workload, report productions and programs
·  Strong organizational, data collection, validation and auditing skills
·  Strong written and oral communication skills a must
·  High level analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
·  Ability to multi-task, succeed under pressure and effectively manage time and workload
·  Self-starter who works independently and thinks proactively and strategically
·  Demonstrate proficiency in requisite technology, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
·  Desire to contribute to the team within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
·  GIS experience and interest and the ability to work with mapping software and techniques (ESRI, Google Earth Pro) is a plus
·  Proactive and strategic thinking and ability to align research with the business and innovate research output

About JLL Research:

JLL Research consists of 550+ full time professionals globally and is the largest research group in the real estate industry and among the best of any world-wide professional services firm.  Our mission is 'To create clear competitive advantage for our clients through the strategic use of accurate data, market intelligence and innovative thinking from around the world'. Our research activities include maintaining comprehensive property market databases, analyzing current market conditions and future trends, understanding the factors that drive property performance and occupancy trends, and providing research-led strategy and advice to investors, developers and occupiers around the world. We are committed to developing new metrics and methodological tools to capture and understand the factors driving office, retail and warehousing/logistics real estate markets across the world and bring insight to the future for our clients.

What you can expect from us:

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.

Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...

Apply today!

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