Senior Technology Research Analyst

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Technology Research Analyst

Apply remote type On-site locations London, GBR time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id REQ418735

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.

This role plays a key part in advancing JLL’s Global Technology Research Program, supporting research innovation, thought leadership, and client-focused insights.

The successful candidate will contribute to flagship research projects while taking ownership of the PropTech insight series. They will manage proprietary technology databases and create case study repositories, ensuring JLL stays at the forefront of emerging trends in AI, robotics, and quantum computing.

The role will facilitate strategic partnerships, such as with JLL Spark, and drive internal knowledge-sharing to strengthen JLL’s position as a leader in real estate technology.

Key Accountabilities

• Support JLL’s global Technology Research Program by contributing to flagship research projects, expanding research capacity, and driving better research activation, e.g. through innovative formats of interactive data viz on social media.
• Create bespoke, client-specific insights by leveraging global technology research assets and collaborating with account leads and business leaders.
• Champion the partnership with JLL Spark and take ownership of the PropTech Insights Series, with manager oversight.
• Manage and update the JLL PropTech database, ensuring accurate, up-to-date information for client advisory and ongoing insights output.
• Develop and maintain a proprietary Tech & AI case study repository, curating practical, real-world examples that support research findings and showcase JLL’s technology capabilities.
• Track the latest developments in technology such as AI, robotics, and quantum computing and proactively drive internal knowledge sharing, ensuring key insights are disseminated across teams.

Skills & Competencies

• A keen interest in technology issues in the real estate sector and in the economy more generally.
• An ability to work effectively on your own with guidance.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Ability to network effectively with a wide range of stakeholders within JLL, including JLL Technology.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident presenter and public speaker.
• Good technical skills in data analysis with Python, SQL, and any data visualization tool as a plus.
• Good time-management skills – to be able to juggle a range of tasks involved and to meet deadlines.
• A ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to think about how we can enhance our expertise and reputation in this area.
• Able to deliver through a geographically dispersed functional team.
• A strong awareness of technology and its impact on people, space, place and capital.
• Clear bias towards continued innovation, data and digital transformation.

Qualifications / Experience / Education

• Proven track record in technology research or property research. PropTech research experience is a plus.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree in real estate, data science, MBA, geography, economics or related field.

Location: On-site – London, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!