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Research Analyst – Boston
The Research Analyst will join the JLL Research team in Boston to build and continue to elevate a best-in-class research program that differentiates JLL.
You will have primary responsibility for collecting and analyzing data, maintaining and constantly elevating the quality of our data, and working with the Research team to present data in a compelling way. The Research Analyst will assist in tracking and analyzing all aspects of the local commercial real estate market, economic drivers and demographics and will leverage that knowledge proactively for research products, client projects and business development efforts. Successful candidates are passionate about what drives their city, economy and commercial real estate.
What this job involves
Closely track, record and update data on the Boston real estate market, including data related to properties, leases, tenants, availabilities, developments, sales and owners, the local economy, demographics and company performance, among other aspects of the market
Cover the following asset types across New England: Residential, Industrial, and Flex R&D.
Follow established processes to ensure data excellence within our database, and regularly audit and refine datasets
Solicit broker feedback to ensure high quality of data within our database.
Analyze market data to identify trends and understand economic and real estate market drivers
Present new projects, tools, and market insights and conditions as needed to internal teams and clients
Create compelling visualizations and provide meaningful insights on local market data, trends and drivers
Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of our technology tools
Desired skills and experience for this job
Strong organizational, attention-to-detail, and data skills
Analytical skills, problem-solving ability
Written and oral communication skills
Ability to execute and professionally meet client expectations and positively represent the firm
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and database systems
Exposure or familiarity with visualization tools an added bonus
Experience with analyzing and synthesizing large datasets
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent years of experience
0-2 years professional experience desired
Demonstrated passion in real estate with a strong commitment to learning market dynamics
Education in Geography, Economics, Business, Urban Planning or related field
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.