About the Role
Analysts are the analytical engine of our project teams, supporting engagements from initial research through final client deliverables. This is an immersive, apprenticeship-style role where you will be embedded in client projects, learning the full arc of advisory work while building a foundation in real estate, public finance, and strategic consulting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research across real estate, demographic, economic, and comparable transaction data to support feasibility studies, portfolio analyses, and highest and best use assessments.
- Apply creative and critical thinking to structure ambiguous problems, identify the right questions to ask, and surface insights that aren't obvious from the data alone, including thoughtful use of AI tools to support and accelerate that work.
- Build and maintain financial models, including development pro formas, lease comparisons, P3 deal structures, portfolio cost analyses, all under direction of senior team members.
- Synthesize findings from multiple data sources into clear summaries that inform client recommendations.
- Support due diligence processes: gather, organize, and quality-check data across financial, physical, and market dimensions.
- Draft sections of client presentations, reports, memos, and meeting materials, learning to translate technical analysis into clear narrative for executive and governing board audiences.
- Prepare materials for client meetings: agendas, talking points, exhibit packages, and follow-up summaries.
- Coordinate proposal development support: research, formatting, data compilation, and draft content for RFP responses.
- Maintain project documentation, version control, and file organization across active engagements.
- Participate in client meetings, working sessions, and site visits alongside senior team members, building your understanding of public sector clients and how advisory engagements are managed.
- Track project milestones, action items, and deliverable timelines across multiple active assignments.
- Support stakeholder research: understand client organizational structure, governance, and key decision-makers relevant to each engagement.
- Contribute to knowledge management by documenting methodologies, organizing research, and maintaining project records.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of experience; internship or academic project experience in real estate, consulting, government, or finance is valued.
- Demonstrated analytical aptitude through coursework, project work, or internship experience.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfort building, navigating, and troubleshooting financial models.
- Strong written communication skills and ability to write clearly and concisely for professional audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint; ability to organize and present information visually.
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn quickly in an environment where projects vary significantly in scope, sector, and complexity.
- Comfort experimenting with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to accelerate research, drafting, and analysis, all paired with the critical thinking to know when and how to apply them well.
- Organizational discipline: you can manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and flag issues early.
- Collaborative spirit with the humility to learn from senior colleagues and the initiative to take ownership of your contributions.
- Exposure to public sector clients, government operations, or higher education institutions.
- Experience with real estate market data platforms (CoStar, Esri, REIS) or financial modeling in real estate contexts.
- Coursework or work experience in public finance, urban planning, or policy analysis.
Location
- Austin, TX
- Chicago, IL
- Denver, CO
- San Diego, CA
- Washington DC
Work Type
- Hybrid; in office 3 days per week
Experience Level
- 0-2 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $62,500 - $70,500 / year
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
About the Company
- JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients.
- JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
- Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services.
- For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties.
- A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise.
- Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM.
- JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.
Equal Opportunity
- Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
- Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.
- Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.
- Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
- California Residents only If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information.
- Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
