Assistant Manager - Research and Consulting (India)

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) in Gurugram, India, seeks a seasoned real estate advisory professional with 4–6 years of experience to lead cross-functional teams on consulting and valuation assignments across India. You will conduct market research, develop financial models, and deliver analytical insights to clients and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes client engagement, proposal development, and staying abreast of market trends in commercial real estate.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (Master's or MBA) in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 4-6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Prior experience in international property consultancies and/or Big 4 firms and/or top-tier strategy consultancies with real estate focus is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver consulting and valuation assignments across India.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis using client data, market intelligence, and external research sources.
• Design and develop interactive dashboards and analytical reports for clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct independent primary and secondary research and build robust financial models.
• Stay current with industry trends, market conditions, and best practices in commercial real estate.
• Contribute to team efficiency through knowledge management and process optimization.
• Provide responsive support to JLL team leads and clients.
• Support proposal development and RFP responses.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Business Acumen

Financial Modeling

Collaboration & Leadership

Quality & Impact

Technical Skills

Education

Master's or MBA in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, Construction Management

Tools

Database management

Tracking systems

Analytics platforms

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.

Qualification

Postgraduate degree (Master's or MBA) in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related discipline. 4-6 years of relevant professional experience. Prior experience in international property consultancies and/or Big 4 firms (EY, KPMG, Deloitte, PwC) and/or top-tier strategy consultancies (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) and/or management consulting firms with real estate focus will be a strong advantage.

Role / Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Execution – Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver high-quality consulting and valuation assignments across India, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction.
• Research & Analysis – Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analysis using client data, market intelligence, and external research sources. Projects include real estate investment analysis, market research, industry overviews, development feasibility studies, portfolio strategy, and site selection.
• Data Analytics & Reporting – Design and develop interactive dashboards and analytical reports that translate complex data into actionable insights for clients and stakeholders.
• Field Research & Financial Modeling – Conduct independent primary and secondary research, build robust financial models, and prepare draft reports for inclusion in client deliverables.
• Market Intelligence – Stay current with industry trends, market conditions, regulatory changes, and best practices across the commercial real estate sector.
• Process Improvement – Contribute to team efficiency through knowledge management initiatives, process optimization, and support for business development activities.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement – Provide responsive support to JLL team leads and clients as needed.
• Proposal Development – Support the preparation of compelling proposals and responses to Requests for Proposal (RFP). Participate in periodic business review calls with senior leadership and workshop sessions to advance analytics solutions.

Required Competencies

• Communication & Presentation – Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and present complex information clearly to executive-level audiences.
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving – Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to solve a range of problems using standard procedures, technical expertise, sound judgment, and precedents.
• Business Acumen – Deep understanding of key business drivers, company processes, and customer needs. Applies this knowledge to deliver impactful work aligned with client objectives.
• Financial & Negotiation Skills – Proven financial modeling expertise, negotiation capabilities, and adaptability to changing client requirements and market conditions.
• Collaboration & Leadership – Self-starter with a confident, collaborative approach. Provides informal guidance to team members, works effectively in cross‑functional teams, and demonstrates strong multitasking abilities.
• Quality & Impact – Consistently delivers high-quality work that impacts both individual and team outcomes. Demonstrates creativity, innovation, and solution‑oriented thinking in all deliverables.
• Technical Skills – Proficiency in database management, tracking systems, and analytics platforms. Ability to learn new tools and methodologies quickly.

Location and Hours

On-site –Gurugram, HR. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.

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