Deal Coordinator

JLL•Chicago, CO

6d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is hiring a Deal Coordinator for its Markets Operations team to provide transaction support to a dynamic team of brokers. The role contributes across operational and financial functions, supports revenue growth, and offers exposure to different aspects of commercial real estate and JLL. The coordinator partners with local marketing, research, finance, and HR business partners and works alongside executive leadership. The position serves as a primary liaison among brokerage, operations, and corporate finance, and provides customer service to brokerage staff, finance teams, and external clients. Duties include managing brokerage pipelines and transaction records, reviewing and submitting deals for revenue recognition, preparing invoices, maintaining accurate lease and deal databases, reporting on business and financial performance, managing property marketing reimbursables and accounts receivable, and supporting financial reporting. This is an on-site position in Chicago, Illinois. The stated expected compensation is $60,000–$70,000 per year. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Resourceful, proactive, detail-oriented problem solver.
Able to adapt to strong personalities while maintaining a customer-focused work ethic.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including strong or above-average Excel skills, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to learn new software and internal JLL platforms.
General knowledge of financial terms and principles.
Ability to calculate complex figures accurately.
Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with different audiences and present complicated information clearly.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple deadlines, including last-minute assignments.
Accountability and discretion when handling confidential and private information.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of relevant work experience in a professional company environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary liaison between brokerage, operations, and corporate finance.
Provide customer service to the brokerage team, finance team, and external clients.
Manage the brokerage pipeline with 100% accuracy.
Review and submit commercial real estate deals for revenue recognition by collecting and validating required documents and maintaining lease databases and files.
Calculate and generate invoices upon request within 48 hours.
Process and validate all transactions in the JLL database.
Maintain leasing deal databases and ensure new and historical data is accurate.
Provide reporting to brokerage, leadership, and local business support teams for business development, revenue projections, and collections.
Manage property marketing reimbursables by validating contracts, overseeing project tracking and billing, and managing accounts receivable.
Review and provide updates on financial reporting in partnership with operations, brokerage, and finance leadership.
Manage accounts receivable to ensure timely collections.