LaSalle Early Analyst Development Program

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

LaSalle Investment Management is seeking upcoming or recent graduates for a 12-month rotational program designed to introduce you to real estate investing. You will rotate through core departments, gaining exposure to asset classes across geographies and risk profiles, while learning through hands‑on projects and mentorship.

Participants perform market research, financial analysis, and underwriting support, with opportunities to contribute to property investments and portfolio optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, or related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Interest in real estate investing and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Assist on a variety of real estate investment projects within the rotational program.
• Support underwriting efforts for debt/equity opportunities.
• Perform financial analysis and modeling to assess performance and risk.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis across asset classes.

Skills

Market research

Financial analysis

Underwriting support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, or related field

Job description

The Opportunity: Join LaSalle – We're develop future real estate investors for tomorrow, today! LaSalle Investment Management is seeking upcoming or recent college grads to join our rotational program providing exposure to LaSalle's investment products, which may include separate accounts, open and closed end funds, and debt spanning across various risk profiles and geographies within LaSalle's business platforms and functions. Selected candidates will spend 12 months learning the fundamentals of real estate investing through role shadowing, participating in business projects, and other learning and development opportunities. Through guided and self-directed learning and training activities, the program gives participants exposure to professional development, critical skill building, and helps them prepare for a career in real estate investment management. Strengthen your business acumen through exposure to senior leaders, performance coaching and feedback, mentoring relationships, leadership and professional development opportunities, and develop a professional network that includes some of the best talent in the industry. You'll be a meaningful part of the team, gaining valuable experience and getting first-hand insights experience on real estate investment management from LaSalle, a proven industry leader. Upon successful completion of the 12-month program, individuals have access to full-time placement in a permanent role (subject to business needs as well as individual performance, skillset, and interests).

Responsibilities & Job Duties

Active role in a variety of special projects within the defined framework of the program, involving hands-on experience and rotations through key departments - your days will be filled with fast-paced on-the-job training and development as a vital part of the team. Exposure to a variety of asset classes including office, industrial, retail, and multifamily property investments that span various risk profiles and geographic regions. Perform property level analysis for the firm’s direct real estate investments and aid the team in acquiring, monitoring, and improving the performance of commercial real estate investments. Shadowing and project responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Market research
• Support underwriting efforts for debt/equity opportunities
• Financial analysis and modeling
• Risk analysis and valuation