Senior Specialist - Corporate Strategy

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Gurgaon, India, is hiring a Senior Specialist to support the Global Corporate Strategy team. You will conduct market sizing, competitive intelligence, and industry research to identify growth opportunities and inform leadership decisions.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of strategy, market research, or consulting experience, strong data synthesis, and excellent communication to present insights at executive level.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in strategy, market research, CI, or consulting.
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Responsibilities

• Conduct research on activity of core and peripheral competitors across markets.

Skills

Market sizing and trend analysis

Competitive intelligence

Strategic benchmarking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

MBA or equivalent

Tools

PitchBook

D&B Hoovers

Cap IQ

Factiva

MSCI RCA

Oxford Economics

Job description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.Location: Gurgaon, IndiaGroup: Sales Operation & Research TeamWhat this job involves:We have an exciting role for a Senior Specialist to support our Global Corporate Strategy team. This team is tasked with identifying and delivering transformative revenue growth opportunities while also supporting broader strategy initiatives across all JLL's current and adjacent markets in commercial real estate - the largest asset class in the world. We work together with Corporate Development, Product, Corporate Finance, Venture Capital investment, and executive teams to recommend JLL's path forward to increase shareholder value.A key element of the Corporate Strategy team agenda is developing a deep and ongoing understanding of JLL's competitors and disrupters across all markets to help JLL differentiate in current focus areas, and to identify white spaces/future strategic opportunities.The Senior Specialist will work closely with the Competitive Intelligence director to research and analyze JLL's competitive landscape to provide input into ongoing strategy development, and to brief leadership on competitor activity. In addition, we will conduct broader industry and company research and analysis in response to Corporate Strategy and executive leadership needs.Sounds like you? To apply you need to be:Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:At least 7 - 10 years of experience in strategy, market research, competitive intelligence, or consulting at a top-tier firmProficient in market sizing, trend analysis, sector studies, white space analysis, competitive intelligence, value chain analysis, business model development, M&A, product / service benchmarking, market mapping, GTM strategy and business case studiesExpertise, experience, and/or strong interest in the real estate and technology industries a plusExperience working in multinationals or global business experienceWell-versed with majority of leading research databases including PitchBook, D&B Hoovers, Cap IQ, Preqin, AlphaSense, and Factiva; familiarity with real estate specific databases such as MSCI RCA, Oxford Economics Construction, and Verdantix is highly desirableRequired Skills and Experience:Bachelor's degree program in business, economics, engineering, computer science or related field; MBA or Masters' degrees in similar fields a plusExcellent research, problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracyDemonstrable ability to interpret and synthesize large amounts of data from multiple sources into meaningful, action-oriented recommendationsExcellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication (including presentation skills)Organized and self-motivated; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently, while maintaining high quality deliverablesComfort with and capability to work with a globally distributed team, with remote managementAdvanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills, including the ability to effectively tell a story at an executive level with visual elements using PowerPointExperience in Excel modellingStrong work ethic and ability to work under pressure to meet fixed deadlinesAbility to remain agile considering frequently changing prioritiesCompetitive team-player, patient and bold, curious, humble, creative, and fact-basedWhat your day-to-day will look like:Conduct research, using traditional and unconventional sources, on activity of JLL's core and peripheral competitors across all business lines/markets and adjacent marketsDesign questionnaires and interview guides for conducting expert interviews and primary research initiativesSynthesize company and competitor research and implications into executive-level deliverables using strategic frameworks and analysisAsk good questions to further understanding of how competitive analysis relates to the bigger pictureBuild relationships, collaborate, and communicate effectively with stakeholders in the Corporate Strategy team and across JLLPiece together information to tackle complex problems; drive quantitative rigor in decision-makingSupport modules of broader strategy team projects that involve competitive and industry researchSupport competitive intelligence lead on primary research and interviewsParticipate in Corporate Strategy and broader JLL team check-ins and learning opportunitiesIdentification of potential M&A targets and strategic partners in a specific service line or geography – Additionally, impact analysis of an announced acquisition or partnership by JLL’s competitors on their businessBuilding long list of peers or competitors in a market through various sources, including desk research, expert interviews and databases.Timings:Shift (11 am to 8 pm IST). However, flexibility is expected to take calls late in the evening based on project or team requirements.What you can expect from us:You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.Keep your ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you...If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.About JLL –We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.