Senior Analyst

JLL • San Diego, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its Government, Education, and Non-Profit advisory practice in San Diego. The role supports consulting engagements involving real estate development, acquisitions, dispositions, portfolio optimization, and public-private partnerships, as well as business growth. The analyst applies financial and analytical techniques to solve real estate-related challenges, including understanding and developing real estate development, financing, and operating models. The role is on-site and may require travel as needed.

JLL is a global real estate and investment management firm. Its Public Institutions division advises federal, state, and local governments, universities, and colleges on real estate, transformative development, social infrastructure, energy, sustainability, research, and innovation. The position works with colleagues across JLL to serve clients’ real estate needs.

Estimated total compensation is $88,000–$95,000 per year, including bonus if applicable. The role does not provide visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling skills, including the ability to understand and work with real estate development, financing, and operating models.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as real estate, finance, accounting, or economics (listed as a preferred qualification).
• Two to four years of analytical and financial modeling experience; recent graduates with strong internship or real estate experience are welcome (listed as a preferred qualification).
• Familiarity with real estate development, finance, and operations concepts and practices, such as net operating income, loan-to-value, debt service coverage, and capitalization rates (listed as a preferred qualification).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (listed as a preferred qualification).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present analytical findings clearly and professionally (listed as a preferred qualification).
• Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently with strong attention to detail and organization (listed as a preferred qualification).
• Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills (listed as a preferred qualification).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in large and small teams (listed as a preferred qualification).
• Willingness to travel as needed (listed as a preferred qualification).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as real estate, finance, accounting, or economics.
• Two to four years of analytical and financial modeling experience; strong internship or real estate experience is welcomed for recent graduates.
• Familiarity with real estate development, finance, and operations concepts, including net operating income, loan-to-value, debt service coverage, and capitalization rates.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present analytical findings clearly and professionally.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently, with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within large and small teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze real estate development projects, asset portfolios, property operations, and comparable transactions using financial modeling to determine highest and best use and market values and advise on strategic initiatives.
• Conduct economic, demographic, and market research using JLL and third-party data sources to support due diligence and feasibility analyses.
• Support conclusions and recommendations with clear analysis and evidence.
• Use JLL-approved AI tools to improve efficiency and analysis, and review, validate, and stress-test outputs before use.
• Develop report outlines and contribute written and graphic content to client deliverables.
• Communicate analytical results to internal team members and clients through written documents and presentations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal JLL teams and clients.
• Support business development by contributing to client proposals, pitches, and relationships.
• Support consulting engagements involving real estate development, acquisitions, dispositions, portfolio optimization, and public-private partnerships.
• Understand existing real estate development, financing, and operating models, and develop new approaches and refinements to models.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Flexible and remote work arrangements may be available
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior