Research Analyst

JLL•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. About JLL – We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 92,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honoured to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally. Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! Analyst (Senior), Research – Minneapolis The Research Analyst will support the Minneapolis market by using data from JLL and other sources to analyze market conditions and effectively tell the commercial real estate story to our clients and business partners. The Research Analyst will track and analyze the Minneapolis commercial real estate market with a focus on trend analysis, market presentation, strategic business development support and research content creation. You will serve as an active member of a sales enablement team to contribute to strategic business development efforts. You will work closely with external research colleagues, brokerage professionals and clients in the local market, as well as with research colleagues throughout the nation within JLL’s Americas Research group. JLL Research consists of 570+ 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 insights and innovative thinking from around the world." We tell the real estate story, define the market and inspire action.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred and 1-5 years professional experience desired; can be in economics, consulting, real estate, economic development, urban planning or other related fields
Demonstrated passion in real estate with a strong commitment to learning micro- and macro-level market dynamics
Excellent Excel & PowerPoint skills with Tableau skills a bonus
Strong quantitative skillset with ability to identify new insights and trends through data analytics
Collaborative attitude and willingness to both work independently and as part of a dynamic team
Organized and proactive approach
Ability to multitask, be resilient and effectively manage time and workload
Effective written and oral communication skills
A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

Nice To Haves

GIS experience preferred (MapIT, ArcGIS, etc.)

Responsibilities

Closely monitor the Minneapolis Office and Industrial real estate market, including data related to properties, leases, tenants, availabilities, developments, sales and owners
Become an expert on the local economy, job and industry makeup, demographics and local market company growth to tell a compelling story about the local market
Communicate data excellence and insights via traditional reporting products and the use of advanced data visualization tools, including JLL’s new and proprietary technology
Actively contribute to JLL’s internal data management system and adopt or discover new creative uses for its content and visualization tools
Publish quarterly market reports on the Office and Industrial market in Minneapolis
Partner with brokerage leaders to contribute to business development efforts and grow the business
Contribute to client presentations by covering market intelligence, trends, and statistics
Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator including being client facing and externally focused on new business efforts
Keep track and inform brokerage leaders of local and national commercial real estate news
Regularly update current tenant information for essential properties in the market