Director, Capital Markets Retail Transactions

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Madrid; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Madrid, Spain, is seeking a finance professional to prepare investment sales advisory materials for commercial retail real estate transactions. You will model complex financials, perform due diligence, and drive marketing and closing efforts while maintaining close client communication.

The role requires a finance degree with 1–3 years in financial analysis, strong writing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently within a team.

Qualifications

• Finance degree or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interface with top-level executives

Responsibilities

• Prepare investment sales advisory packages and submissions for commercial retail real estate transactions.
• Perform complex financial modeling of CRE transactions using market data and comps.
• Drive due diligence and manage marketing and closing processes for each transaction.
• Assist clients in decision-making related to business plans and capital structure.
• Review real estate documents to identify issues and concerns.
• Build and expand client network within the retail real estate sector.
• Collaborate with Marketing to prepare pitch books and offering memorandums.

Skills

Financial analysis

Writing & communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline

Tools

InDesign

PowerPoint

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL 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. JLL es una empresa comprometida con la igualdad de oportunidades entre hombres y mujeres / JLL as a company is committed to equal opportunities for men and women.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare investment sales advisory packages and submissions for commercial retail real estate transactions, including research, financial modeling, and composition of executive summaries.
• Responsible for complex financial modeling of commercial real estate transactions and utilize market and JLL data / comps to correctly underwrite a transaction.
• Manage the due diligence process and be the driving force in working through the marketing and closing processes for each transaction, and be in constant communication with the team and the Client.
• Use this information from the marketing process to assist clients in making decisions related to their business plan and capital structure.
• Must understand and review real estate documents (leases, appraisals, etc.) to determine if any issues exist and determine what could be a concern.
• Begin to build client network within the retail industry through meetings, events and involvement in real estate trade organizations.
• Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss deal flow, deal status, market conditions and review new client leads.
• Work side by side with the Marketing team in preparing all InDesign/PowerPoint presentations for pitch books and offering memorandums.

Experience Required

• A finance degree and / or 1-3 years of experience in a financial analysis role; experience in commercial real estate is preferred.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal quantitative, writing, and communication skills; able to interface with top level executives.
• Strong writing skills with ability to communicate analytical and marketing data effectively.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information.
• Ability to be an independent worker with a team player attitude.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Location

• On-site –Madrid, ESP

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