Research Analyst

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 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.

Research Analyst - JLL

What this job involves:

The Research Analyst will join JLL's San Francisco Research team to deliver market intelligence that sets JLL apart. You will analyze San Francisco's industrial, office, and flex markets alongside the economic drivers that shape them. This role combines direct client engagement with hands-on data analysis, positioning you at the intersection of urban economics and commercial real estate. You will grow from foundational market research into automated workflows, quantitative modeling, and independent analysis-building both analytical rigor and technical capability. If you're curious about what drives markets and ready to become data fluent while mastering local real estate dynamics, this role offers a clear path forward.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to programming languages and data systems (Python, SQL, or similar)
• Statistical or quantitative academic background
• Passion for data analysis, economic and real estate market dynamics, or urban planning and development
• Understanding of commercial real estate fundamentals and market cycles
• Experience working with large datasets or business intelligence platforms
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated with intellectual curiosity and eagerness to apply technical skills to real estate markets
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Perplexity
• Ability to perform data manipulation tasks

Location:

Onsite - San Francisco

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way - for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

83,000.00 - 92,000.00 USD per year Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site -San Francisco, CA

Personalized 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

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your applicat