JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Research & Strategy at JLL
With a team of c500 dedicated researchers and consultants around the world, JLL’s investigative work covers all key markets and creates the data and insights that help fuel intelligence, ideas and solutions for our business and clients. In almost five decades of research in real estate, what has kept us as leaders of the league tables has been our insistence on quality, our forward-thinking mentality, the collegiate approaches of our teams across borders, and the curiosity and analytical skills of our people.
What this job involves
The EMEA Research & Strategy team is looking for a Research Manager to be based in London. Research is a key differentiator for JLL, helping to define it as the number one global real estate advisor. This is a high-performance team supporting the growth of our investor and occupier businesses. This role will actively contribute to our investor research & strategy, with a focus on real estate markets and capital trends. It is a highly client-centric role, with international and commercial focus, will be actively involved in creating research and insights, with business development bias.
Responsibilities:
Take a leading role in delivering specific Capital Markets orientated research
Assist in supporting internal strategic planning and execution
Build and sustain relationships with EMEA research teams and other JLL teams
Lead and manage core outputs for internal and / or external circulation
Respond to ad-hoc research requests in a timely manner
Support Capital Markets business development activities
Actively manage and nurture relationships with clients and senior JLL stakeholders
Actively input into bespoke Investor Strategy mandates
Build a reputation as a trusted advisor, regularly engaging in client presentations
Seize speaking opportunities and contribute to PR and profile building opportunities
Required Experience & Skills:
Essential
A degree in economics, business management or a related subject
Interest and experience in analysing property markets and capital markets
Ability to understand and analyse economics & financial markets
A strong awareness of technology and its impact on people, space, place and capital
Clear bias towards continued innovation, data and digital
Experience analysing public and private real estate markets
Strong analytical mindset and skills, including financial analytics experience
Strong interpersonal, writing, presentation and communication skills
Ability to present complex ideas and concepts succinctly and clearly
Comfortable in speaking at internal/external events and promoting the JLL profile
Experience using research for client engagement and business development
A commercial, pro-active and business oriented approach
A focus on providing clients with a high-quality, high-value service
Evidence of managing processes and projects
Advanced experience of using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience using Bloomberg, EPRA and other related sources
A self-starter and team player
Desirable
Knowledge of real estate valuation methods
Experience with statistical software (R, SPSS, eViews etc.)
Experience in producing investment strategy reports
Previous people management experience
Knowledge of one or more of the following sectors would be highly desirable:
private real estate
public real estate
financial markets
and / or real estate debt
International experience
A second language
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. 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.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
