Vice President, Strategist

LaSalle Investment Management • Chicago, CO

13d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

LaSalle Investment Management is seeking a Research Strategist to join our U.S. Research & Strategy team. This person will be a vital partner to our investment teams, a respected voice in our strategic debates, and a key contributor to our performance. Their analysis will directly influence investment decisions and shape the future of our U.S. portfolio. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, deep interest in real estate market dynamics, and strong communication skills. The right candidate is more important than a specific title or experience level and we invite applications from outstanding professionals across the career spectrum. Key Responsibilities & Strategic Impact The Research Strategist will be instrumental in shaping the firm's market views and investment direction. Responsibilities will include:

Requirements

• Strategic Communication: A demonstrated ability to distill complex information into clear, concise narratives that are compelling to senior business and investment leaders.
• Commercial Acumen: An investor's mindset, with the ability to consistently connect research findings to their direct implications for investment performance, risk, and return.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Advanced knowledge of Excel, statistical analysis, and data visualization techniques required.
• Collaborative Influence: The ability to work effectively across the organization and engage in constructive, fact-based debate with colleagues in acquisitions, asset management, and portfolio management.
• Proven Experience: A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in real estate research or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with modern data science tools (e.g., R, Python, Stata) and forecast modeling is a plus.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive Investment Strategy: Synthesize and interpret macroeconomic, capital market, and property-level data to formulate clear, forward-looking investment strategies and recommendations.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert: Act as a leading internal authority on specific U.S. real estate markets and property sectors, sharing views with the Investment Committee, acquisitions officers, and portfolio managers.
• Develop Advanced Analytics: Enhance the team's predictive capabilities by constructing and applying quantitative models to proprietary and third-party datasets.
• Author High-Impact Thought Leadership: Produce white papers, market analyses, and client-facing presentations that reinforce LaSalle's position as a market leader and provide valuable insights to our stakeholders.
• Lead and Mentor: Oversee the work of junior analysts on key projects and contribute to their professional development.

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans.
• Generous paid time-off, including paid company holidays. Additional benefits include paid parental leave short-term and long-term disability, as well as other care/wellness programs.
• Financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with a company match, flexible spending accounts or a health savings account.
• The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $130,000-$150,000 and is dependent on experience, location, and appropriate market data.
• This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus subject to the terms and conditions of the LaSalle Bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees