Data-Driven Real Estate Research Analyst - SF

JLL; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Research Analyst to join our San Francisco team, delivering market intelligence across industrial, office, and flex markets. You will combine client engagement with data analysis to build automated workflows and quantitative models, translating complex data into clear insights for diverse audiences.

The role offers opportunities to grow from foundational research to advanced analytics, supported by AI tools, and to influence client-facing market forecasts and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of professional experience.
• Exposure to programming languages and data systems (Python, SQL).
• Statistical or quantitative academic background.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Experience with large datasets or business intelligence platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, or Perplexity).

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise on San Francisco's economy, industry composition, demographics, and commercial real estate market to identify trends and emerging opportunities.
• Maintain comprehensive market coverage by tracking significant leasing activity, tenant movements, development projects, sales transactions, and ownership changes.
• Meet regularly with clients and internal teams to present market insights, conditions, and forecasts.
• Produce quarterly reports on San Francisco market performance using JLL's AI tools.
• Validate and reconcile market data across multiple sources, resolving discrepancies and documenting methodologies.
• Analyze data workflows and processes to identify gaps, improvement opportunities, and potential automation.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences through written communication and visual presentations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel

AI tools

Job description

JLL is seeking a Research Analyst to join our San Francisco team, delivering market intelligence across industrial, office, and flex markets. You will combine client engagement with data analysis to build automated workflows and quantitative models, translating complex data into clear insights for diverse audiences.

The role offers opportunities to grow from foundational research to advanced analytics, supported by AI tools, and to influence client-facing market forecasts and reports.