Analyst, Production Support

JLL; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Investment Sales Advisory Analyst to support CRE transactions from underwriting to closing. You will prepare advisory packages, perform complex financial modeling, and drive the due diligence and marketing processes in a high-energy team setting.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in financial analysis, CRE or mortgage experience, and strong communication, research, and time-management skills. Proficiency with Argus, Excel, Word, and databases is expected.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a financial analysis environment, mortgage or CRE preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication for executive audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare investment sales advisory packages including research, financial modeling and executive summaries.
• Conduct complex financial modeling and underwriting using market data and comps.
• Manage due diligence and marketing/closing processes with stakeholders.
• Review real estate documents to identify issues and risks; assist in structuring financing alternatives.
• Build and expand client networks through meetings and industry involvement.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team oriented

Time management

Communication

Research

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Argus

Database

Job description

This position is focused exclusively on the sale of commercial real estate transactions. Investment Sales Advisory Analysts have the opportunity to be involved in every stage of a transaction, including underwriting, market research, property tours, and preparation of offering memorandums, marketing and term sheet negotiation, closing and client meetings / events. Will work in a high-energy, team-focused environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare investment sales advisory packages and submissions for commercial 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 Producer, the market 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 be technically proficient in use of databases and be able to effectively identify what data from this system to will be useful to determine trends and for preparation for pitches and meetings.
• Must understand and review real estate documents (leases, loan documents, appraisals, etc.) to determine if any issues exist and determine what could be a concern.
• Develop and recommend financing alternatives to present to the Producer.
• Begin to build client network within the industry through meetings, events and involvement in real estate trade organizations.
• Participate in weekly office meetings with Producers to discuss deal flow, deal status, market conditions and review new client leads.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

• 3-5 years of experience in a financial analysis environment; mortgage or commercial real estate industry preferred.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented and strong 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 Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Argus experience required.
• Database experience a plus.

Environment

• Office - work with computers, copiers, and scanners.