Research Analyst

JLL•Menlo Park, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Research Analyst to join our team in our Silicon Valley office in Menlo Park. In this role, you will build and elevate a best-in-class research program that differentiates JLL and drives competitive advantage through market expertise, analysis, and insight. You will achieve data excellence while enhancing our offerings in business intelligence, data visualization, and graphical output. With primary responsibility for the Silicon Valley and Mid-Peninsula commercial real estate market, you will collaborate closely with JLL research leadership in San Francisco and colleagues throughout the Americas research group. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the largest research group in the real estate industry while working within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, urban planning, or related field
Up to one year in commercial real estate research, economic and demographic analysis, or closely related field
Command of requisite technology including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and database systems
High-level analytical skills and problem-solving ability
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational, data collection, validation, and auditing skills
Ability to multi-task, succeed under pressure, and effectively manage time and workload
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Command of local Silicon Valley and Mid-Peninsula markets and business dynamics
Comfort with visualization tools and data presentation platforms
Proactive and strategic thinking with ability to align research with business objectives and innovate research output
Interest in life science related real estate and understanding its importance within the Bay Area
Motivated and self-starting with a desire to succeed and contribute to team success
Ability to develop and share best practice standards across regions
Experience presenting professionally to clients and representing the firm

Responsibilities

Collect and audit JLL's proprietary database of commercial real estate properties, lease and sale comps for office, industrial, and retail properties
Collaborate with local market leadership and sales force to execute data collection and auditing plans
Analyze and present commercial real estate trends, including leasing, business migration, sales, and socio-economic data
Expand and improve the research platform, program, and output that demonstrates market expertise through data excellence
Create compelling visual communications integrating JLL's proprietary research data for business development, external distribution, and client requests
Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of technology tools
Present to internal teams and clients to demonstrate tools and analytical capabilities