Senior Analyst, Research

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The Senior Research Analyst will support the suburban Washington, DC office markets of Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland by using data from JLL and other sources to analyze market conditions and effectively tell the commercial real estate story to our clients and business partners.  

The Senior Research Analyst will track and analyze the local suburban office commercial real estate markets with a focus on trend analysis, market presentation, strategic business development support and research content creation. You will serve as an active member of a sales enablement team to contribute to strategic business development efforts. You 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. 

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. 

What this job involves

• Closely monitor the suburban Washington, DC office 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 local market

• 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

• Publish quarterly market reports

• Partner with brokerage leaders to contribute to business development efforts and grow the business

• Contribute to client presentations by covering market intelligence, trends, and statistics

• Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of 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

• Regularly update current tenant information for essential properties in the market

Desired skills and experience for this job

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 2-4 years professional experience desired; can be in economics, consulting, real estate, economic development, urban planning or other related fields

• Demonstrated passion in real estate with a strong commitment to learning micro- and macro-level market dynamics

• Excellent Excel & PowerPoint skills

• GIS experience a bonus (ArcGIS, etc.)

• Strong quantitative skillset with ability to identify new insights and trends through data analytics

• Collaborative attitude and willingness to both work independently and as part of a dynamic team

• Organized and proactive approach

• Ability to multitask, be resilient and effectively manage time and workload

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

What you can expect from us

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success. Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!

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

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 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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