Research Analyst

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Boston is seeking a Research Analyst to monitor the local real estate market, analyze trends and produce data-driven market insights. The role focuses on supporting the research team with high-quality reports and compelling visuals for clients and internal teams.

You will collaborate with the Americas Research group, leverage Excel and visualization tools, and contribute to client proposals and market presentations to differentiate JLL’s offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, real estate, urban planning or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of analytical research experience or trend analysis.
• Strong organization, analytical, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Closely monitor the Boston real estate markets, including data on properties, leases, tenants, availabilities, developments, sales and owners.
• Become an expert on the local economy, demographics and market drivers to tell a compelling story.
• Contribute to local research reports with insights and house views on market drivers.
• Communicate data and insights via reporting and visualization tools.
• Contribute to internal data management and adopt new visualization techniques.
• Support client presentations with market intelligence, trends and statistics.
• Develop relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to position research as a differentiator.
• Keep brokerage leaders informed of local and national market news.
• Create visualizations and actionable insights from local market data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & oral comms

Excel

PowerPoint

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Database systems

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Analyst, Research - Boston

The Research Analyst will join the research team in Boston to continue to elevate a best-in-class research program that differentiates JLL. The Research Analyst will focus on trend analysis, market presentation, strategic business development support and research content creation. The role will have primary responsibility for maintaining and constantly improving the quality of Boston market data and working with the Research team to present data in a compelling way. You will assist in tracking and analyzing all aspects of the local commercial real estate market, economic drivers and demographics and will leverage that knowledge proactively for research products, client projects and business development efforts. The Research Analyst will work closely with external research colleagues, brokerage professionals and clients in the local market, as well as with research colleagues throughout the nation within JLL’s Americas Research group. Successful candidates are passionate about what drives their city, economy and commercial real estate.

What this job involves:

• Closely monitor the Boston real estate markets, including data related to properties, leases, tenants, availabilities, developments, sales and owners
• Become an expert on the local economy, job and industry makeup, demographics and local market company growth to tell a compelling story about the markets
• Contribute to the production of all local research reports providing a unique house view on market drivers and influences
• Communicate data excellence and insights via traditional reporting products and the use of advanced data visualization tools, including JLL’s new and proprietary technology
• Actively contribute to JLL’s internal data management system and adopt or discover new creative uses for its content and visualization tools
• Contribute to client presentations by covering market intelligence, trends and statistics
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and position research as a differentiator including being client facing and externally focused on new business efforts
• Keep track and inform brokerage leaders of local and national commercial real estate news
• Create compelling visualizations and provide meaningful insights on local market data, trends and drivers
• Develop and share best practice standards

Desired skills and experience for this job:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, consulting, real estate, economic development, urban planning or related field preferred
• Two to four years’ experience in analytical research or trend analysis with a strong commitment to learning micro- and macro-level market dynamics
• Strong organization and analytical skills, problem-solving ability and written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, be resilient and can effectively manage time and workload
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word and database systems
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to both work independently and as part of a dynamic team
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

About JLL Research

JLL Research consists of 570+ full-time professionals globally and is the largest research group in the real estate industry and among the best of any world-wide professional services firm. Our mission is "To create clear competitive advantage for our clients through the strategic use of accurate data, market insights and innovative thinking from around the world." We tell the real estate story, define the market and inspire action. Our research activities include maintaining comprehensive property market databases; analyzing current market conditions and future trends; recognizing the factors that drive property performance and occupancy trends; and providing research-led strategy and advice to investors, developers and occupiers around the world. We are focused on developing new metrics and methodological tools to capture and recognizing the factors driving office, industrial, retail, multi-housing, and medical office real estate markets.

Location

On-site - Boston, MA

Estimated Compensation

Estimated compensation for this position: 70,000.00 – 80,000.00 USD per year This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Personal benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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