Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

Research Analyst

Posted on: 26 Feb 2021

Denver, CO

Job Description

The Research Analyst position will help to guide all aspects of the local industrial and economic market research program and output. This position 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. This team member will enhance our offerings in the areas of business intelligence, data visualization, and graphical output.

The analyst will have primary responsibility for collecting and analyzing data, creating client-facing content and presenting it in a compelling way. He/she will work with the research director to interpret client needs, find the information that addresses the needs, and present the information in the best format possible. He/she will assist in tracking and analyzing all aspects of the local commercial real estate industrial and economic market and will leverage that knowledge proactively for research products, client projects and business development efforts.

This position will have direct responsibility for the Denver industrial market and will work closely with JLL research leadership in the Denver office, as well as colleagues throughout the Americas research group.

Key responsibilities:

* Implement the overall industrial research plan for the Denver market that aligns with local business objectives and the Americas research platform

* Create compelling visual communications, integrating JLLs proprietary research data, for the purposes of business development, external distribution, and client requests

* Produce interactive maps, reports, and presentations that bring research content and real estate data to life

* Collaborate at a high level with local market leadership and sales force to execute the research plan

* Maintain intimate and extensive knowledge of the macro and micro factors affecting the marketplace and proactively position research to leverage this knowledge for the business and for clients

* Expand and improve the research platform, program, output that demonstrates the firms market expertise

* Contribute to and execute the production of all local office research reports and collateral

* Develop and share best practice standards for the region and the Americas Research Group

* Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator including being personally client-facing and externally focused on new business efforts

* Work with marketing teams and business leaders to position research to contribute to all business development efforts

Specific responsibilities:

* Manage the statistical and analytical program for the Denver industrial market

* Write, edit and organize production of all local market industrial research reports and contributions to national reports

* Develop and implement a plan and timeline for covering specific, current geographic and analytical gaps in industrial and economic research coverage

* Develop white paper reports on key trends, issues affecting the markets, economy, region and key industry sectors

* Present regularly to internal teams and clients and present compelling trend and analysis

* Analyze and report on the local and regional economy with respect to employment statistics, major company activity, industry trends and demographics that affect the local real estate market

* Contribute to special research reports and white papers on unique market economic or industry trends

Experience and qualifications:

* Up to two years in commercial real estate research, economic and demographic analysis or closely related field

* Command of local markets and business, with good understanding of macro trends and historical perspective

* High level analytical skills and problem-solving ability and written and oral communication skills

* Experience managing workload, report productions and programs

* Ability to effectively and professionally meet client expectations and positively represent the firm

* Ability to multi-task, succeed under pressure and effectively manage time and workload

* Proactive and strategic thinking and ability to align research with the business and innovate research output

* Command of requisite technology including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and database systems

* Comfort with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) and basic presentation and mapping skills

* 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

About JLL Research:

JLL Research consists of 400 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.

Benefits:

JLL offers competitive wages and benefits to eligible employees, including:

* 401(k) plan
* Medical, Dental &Vision Insurance
* Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
* Executive Benefits
* Parental Leave Pay
* Short and Long Term Disability Leave

Compensation Range:

$52,000 annually

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Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

Chicago, IL

A member of the Fortune 500, JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated) is a leading, global professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. Our expert teams provide integrated services to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying, developing or investing in real estate. JLL is characterized by its growth orientation, operational excellence, financial strength, premium brand, collaborative culture and high ethical standards.

We’re a world leader in real estate services, powered by an entrepreneurial spirit. We want the most ambitious clients to work with us, and the most ambitious people to work for us. It’s as simple as that.

We buy, build, occupy and invest in a variety of assets including industrial, commercial, retail, residential and hotel real estate. From tech startups to global firms, our clients span industries including banking, energy, healthcare, law, life sciences, manufacturing and technology. 

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