Research Analyst

We’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. We’re a Fortune 500 company. We work across 80 countries, in 280 different offices, with a team of over 60,000 individuals. And we look after a property portfolio of over 4bn square feet, all on behalf of our clients.

The research analyst position will contribute to best in class research that differentiates JLL and builds and maintains a competitive advantage in the marketplace through market expertise, analysis, and insight. The analyst will have primary responsibility for tracking and analyzing all aspects of the local industrial commercial real estate market and leveraging that knowledge proactively for research products, client projects, and business development efforts. This position will have geographic responsibility for the Denver and Boulder metro areas and will work closely with professionals throughout the JLL Denver office as well as colleagues throughout the Americas Research group. **Overall Objectives:** * Continually develop, enhance and leverage detailed knowledge of the local economy and real estate markets * Proactively deliver information and insights on market and economic activity, conditions, trends, and forecasts * Expand the research platform including processes, products, and ability to positively impact the business * Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator * Work with marketing teams and business leaders to position research to contribute to the business development efforts * Develop and leverage relationships with research counterparts at other local commercial real estate firms **Specific Responsibilities:** * Lead quarterly market statistics process, including collection, verification and final approval and analysis * Create, write, analyze and edit quarterly office, industrial and retail reports for Denver-area geographies * Contribute effectively to all national or regional research reports with specified local market content * Respond to all internal and external clients requests for data and information * Track, maintain, and disseminate detailed data for critical indicators including lease and sales comparables, development pipelines, large blocks and active tenants in the market * Analyze and report on the local and regional economy with respect to employment statistics, major company activity, industry trends, and demographic that affect the local real estate market * Contribute to special research reports and white papers on unique market economic, or industry trends * Attend all relevant sales or business team meetings and actively contribute local or national research insights

* A solid one to three years in commercial real estate research or closely related field * Basic understanding of real estate markets and dedication to learning local markets and business * Strong analytical skills, problem solving skills, and ability to process and analyze data * Ability to effectively and professionally meet client expectations and positively represent the firm * Ability to multi-task, work succeed under pressure, and effectively manage time and workload * Solid written and oral communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively * Proficiency with the following software programs: Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and Costar * Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or related field required * Motivated and self-starting with a desire to succeed and contribute to the success of a team * A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment