Research Analyst

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

• 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 for office, industrial, and retail properties
• 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, sales, 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, urban planning, or related field
• Up to one year in commercial real estate research, economic and demographic analysis, or closely related field
• Command of requisite technology including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and database systems
• High-level analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, data collection, validation, and auditing skills
• Ability to multi-task, succeed under pressure, and effectively manage time and workload
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Preferred: Command of local Silicon Valley and Mid-Peninsula markets and business dynamics
• Preferred: Comfort with visualization tools and data presentation platforms
• Preferred: Proactive and strategic thinking with ability to align research with business objectives and innovate research output
• Preferred: Interest in life science related real estate and understanding its importance within the Bay Area
• Preferred: Motivated and self-starting with a desire to succeed and contribute to team success
• Preferred: Ability to develop and share best practice standards across regions
• Preferred: Experience presenting professionally to clients and representing the firm

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in commercial real estate research, data analysis, and visualization, with strong capabilities in data collection, auditing, and presenting insights to clients. Proficient in leveraging technology tools to enhance research output and drive business development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Commercial Real Estate Research
• Data Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Strong Communication Skills
• Excel Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Data Collection
• Data Auditing
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Economic Analysis
• Demographic Analysis
• Research Program Development
• Graphical Output Creation
• Market Analysis
• Presentation Skills

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Proactive Thinking
• Motivation
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Silicon Valley Market
• Mid-Peninsula Market
• Commercial Real Estate
• Business Development
• Socio-Economic Data
• Life Science Real Estate

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Word
• Database Systems
• Visualization Tools