Research Analyst (Commercial Real Estate)

JLL - Dallas, TX

Position Summary:

• Execute, refine, and adapt the annual research plan for the local industrial market that aligns with local business objectives and JLL Americas research plans.
• Continually develop, enhance and leverage detailed knowledge of the state and local economies and the real estate market.
• Proactively deliver information and insights on market and economic activity, trends, and forecasts.
• Expand the research platform including processes, products, and ability to positively impact the business.
• Seek out, develop, and share best practices for the region and the JLL Americas Research Group.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate research as a differentiator.
• Work with the local research team and business leaders to position research to contribute to business development efforts.
• Develop and leverage relationships with research counterparts at other local commercial real estate firms.
• Understand resources, data vendors, and development of effective infrastructure and technology.
• Provide cross-functional support across property types (office, industrial, retail and multifamily).

Specific responsibilities:

• Compile quarterly market statistics, including collection, verification, final approval and analysis.
• Create, write, analyze and edit quarterly real estate reports for the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
• Articulate in a compelling way trends in written reports and live presentations
• Contribute effectively to all national or regional research reports with specified local market content.
• Respond to all internal and external client requests for data and information.
• Develop thought pieces and positions on trends affecting the market, economy, region and industries.
• Track and analyze supply and demand fundamentals, leasing comparables, and sales activity.
• Track, maintain and disseminate data for critical indicators including development pipelines, active tenants in the market and lease comps, among other data points.
• Analyze and report on the local and regional economy with respect to employment statistics, major company activity, and industry and demographic trends that affect the real estate market and economy.
• Attend relevant sales or business team meetings and actively contribute local or national research insights.
• Contribute to the internal marketing campaign of research though consistent, thoughtful, internal communications, as well as contribute to regional public relations initiatives to build JLL recognition.
• Create maps and other data visualizations (electronic and hard copy) in support of research needs.
• Perform ad-hoc data and research requests as needed.

Experience and qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, GIS, Economics, or related field of study from an accredited institution, university or college is required.

• A solid one to two years experience in commercial real estate research or closely-related field is required.
• Proficiency with and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook), as well as CoStar.
• Proficiency with GIS software and related resources, such as ArcGIS, MapInfo, Esri.
• Understanding of real estate markets and dedication to learning local markets and business.
• Intense interest in real estate, the economy, and markets overall.
• Intellectual curiosity and high desire to find the underlying answers.
• Superior business writing and strong oral communication skills.
• Experienced and polished presentation skills.
• Ability to constantly exceed stakeholder and client expectations and positively represent the firm.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Strong intra- and inter-team communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage time and workload.
• Organized, proactive approach and ability to not get bogged down in the details.
• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills and strategic-thinking capacity.
• Motivated, self-starting focus and a quick learner, with an ability to absorb and creatively use information.
• Innovative by nature, with command of constantly-evolving technology offerings.

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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