CRE Research Analyst: Market Insights & Data Visualization

Jobtailor; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Research Analyst to build a best-in-class program differentiating the firm and driving competitive advantage through data-driven insights. You will manage data collection and auditing of CRE properties, present trends to internal teams, and collaborate with leadership across the Americas research group in Silicon Valley and Mid-Peninsula.

The role emphasizes data excellence, visualization, and client‑facing outputs, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business, economics, urban planning or related field is required.
• Up to one year in commercial real estate research, economic and demographic analysis or related field.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word and database systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and elevate a best-in-class research program that differentiates JLL and drives competitive advantage.
• Achieve data excellence while enhancing business intelligence, data visualization, and graphical output.
• Maintain primary responsibility for the Silicon Valley and Mid-Peninsula commercial real estate market.
• Collaborate with JLL research leadership in San Francisco and colleagues throughout the Americas research group.
• Collect and audit JLL's proprietary database of commercial real estate properties, lease and sale comps.
• Collaborate with local market leadership and sales force to execute data collection and auditing plans.
• Analyze and present commercial real estate trends, including leasing, business migration, and socio-economic data.
• Expand and improve the research platform, program, and output.
• Create visual communications integrating proprietary research data for business development, external distribution, and client requests.
• Develop relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate use of technology tools.
• Present to internal teams and clients to demonstrate tools and analytical capabilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Proactive thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, urban planning, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Database Systems

Visualization Tools

Job description

JLL in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Research Analyst to build a best-in-class program differentiating the firm and driving competitive advantage through data-driven insights. You will manage data collection and auditing of CRE properties, present trends to internal teams, and collaborate with leadership across the Americas research group in Silicon Valley and Mid-Peninsula.

The role emphasizes data excellence, visualization, and client‑facing outputs, with opportunities to influence