CRE Transactions Analyst — Drive Multi‑Million‑Dollar Deals

JLL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Early access to earned wages through?

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle is seeking a Transactions Analyst in Chicago to support complex CRE deals and due diligence across the deal lifecycle. The role emphasizes financial analysis, market research, and collaboration with senior professionals.

The ideal candidate will develop robust financial models, prepare investment materials, and coordinate diligence with cross‑functional teams. A PA Real Estate Salesperson License may be required, with a six‑month window to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in commercial real estate, investment banking, or financial analysis.
• Having a PA Real Estate Salesperson License is necessary for this role. If you need to obtain one, you will have 6 months to do so.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilitiesKnowledge of commercial real estate fundamentals and investment principles

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive financial models and investment analysis for potential acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing opportunities
• Conduct detailed market research and competitive analysis to support transaction recommendations and client presentations
• Prepare offering memoranda, investment summaries, and presentation materials for client meetings and marketing efforts
• Coordinate due diligence processes, including document review, site inspections, and third‑party report analysis
• Support senior team members in client communications and transaction negotiations
• Maintain and update transaction databases, pipeline reports, and market intelligence systems
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including legal, property management, and capital markets professionals

Skills

Financial modeling

Market research

Due diligence

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field

Tools

CoStar

Argus

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle is seeking a Transactions Analyst in Chicago to support complex CRE deals and due diligence across the deal lifecycle. The role emphasizes financial analysis, market research, and collaboration with senior professionals.

The ideal candidate will develop robust financial models, prepare investment materials, and coordinate diligence with cross‑functional teams. A PA Real Estate Salesperson License may be required, with a six‑month window to obtain it.