Transactions Associate

JLL•Oakland, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking an experienced real estate professional to join our Transaction Management Services team as a Transaction Analyst supporting a corporate client headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. This individual will partner with our Transaction Management team to help our client strategize, evaluate and execute real estate transactions to meet their business and occupancy needs. This position will support the client’s Northern California region as well as their real estate in OR, WA, and NV.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, economics or related field required.
1-2 years commercial real estate transactional experience.
Possesses fundamental understanding of real estate and lease terminology.
Experience with modeling complex occupancy scenarios.
Strong financial, analytical, and reporting skills.
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) with the capability to master company specific database programs.
Desire to use AI to improve business processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectively with business partners and clients.
Ability to multi-task, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize and manage time and workload.
Has experience with supporting basic lease transactions such as renewals and relocations.
Understanding of and commitment to client services.
A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Real estate brokerage or salespersons license and LEED certification desired.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing strategies and supporting models for real estate transactions.
Support simple lease acquisitions and dispositions.
Qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate client building alternatives and lease options.
Research companies, landlords, and potential subtenants.
Gather and evaluate real estate market and property data; this can include conducting market calls, previewing space opportunities, developing fact sheets and tour books, and gathering photos and floor plans as necessary.
Proactively assist client in managing their real estate portfolio to achieve cost reduction, financial and occupancy optimization, monetization and other client goals.
Review lease documents.
Write lease summaries and abstracts.
Review other materials as part of the due diligence process.
Monitor and evaluate implementation programs against strategy and provide timely reporting of the effectiveness of the strategy against implementation results.
Occasionally perform complex financial analyses (e.g., headquarters, master plans, sale leasebacks, etc.).
Integrate complex occupancy scenario planning into financial analysis.
Strategically utilize other corporate service lines to deliver optimal results.
Establish a strong and trusted relationship with the client.