Analyst, Research
Internship Portland (Clackamas)
Job description
Job Summary:
The Research Analyst will be responsible for maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy of all aspects of the local property and economic market research program and output. This position will build and continue to elevate a best-in-class research program that differentiates JLL and drives a competitive advantage in the marketplace through market expertise, analysis and insight. This team member will enhance our offerings in the areas of property market analysis, business intelligence, data visualization, and graphical output.
The analyst will have primary responsibility for collecting and analyzing data while working within established standards and guidelines and maintaining data excellence, creating client-facing content and presenting it in a compelling way. They will work with the research manager to interpret client needs, find the information that addresses the needs, and present the information in the best format possible. They will assist in tracking and analyzing all aspects of the local commercial real estate and economic market and will leverage that knowledge proactively for research products, client projects and business development efforts.
This position will have direct responsibility for the Portland market and will work closely with JLL research leadership in the Portland office, as well as colleagues throughout the Americas research group.
What this job involves:
Key responsibilities:
• Implement the overall data management and standards plan for the Portland market while maintaining data excellence and completeness of the JLL property research platform
• Create compelling visual communications, integrating JLL’s proprietary research data, for the purposes of business development, external distribution, and client requests
• Produce interactive maps, reports, and presentations that bring research content and real estate data to life
• Collaborate at a high level with local market research leadership and sales force to execute business development
• Maintain intimate and extensive knowledge of the macro and micro factors affecting the marketplace and proactively position research to leverage this knowledge for the business and for clients
• Contribute to and execute the production of all local research reports and collateral
• Develop and share best practice standards for the region and the Americas Research Group
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator
Specific responsibilities:
• Maintain the statistical and analytical program for the Portland market
• Write, edit and organize production of local market research reports and contributions to national reports
• Work within established standards and guidelines, perform regular audits of existing data and maintain an acceptable level of data completeness for all aspects of the JLL property research platform
• Contribute to reports on key trends, issues affecting the markets, economy, region and key industry sectors
• Present regularly to internal teams and clients and present compelling trend and analysis
• Analyze and report on the local and regional economy with respect to employment statistics, major company activity, industry trends and demographics that affect the local real estate market
Sound like you? Before you apply it’s worth knowing what we are looking for:
• Strong organization, data collection, validation and auditing skills
• Up to two years in commercial real estate research, economic and demographic analysis or closely related field
• High level analytical skills and problem-solving ability and written and oral communication skills
• Experience managing workload, report productions and programs
• Ability to multi-task, succeed under pressure and effectively manage time and workload
• Command of requisite technology including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and database systems
• Comfort with visualization tools (such as Tableau, Power View) and basic presentation and mapping skills
• 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
About JLL Research:
JLL Research consists of 550+ 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 intelligence and innovative thinking from around the world'. Our research activities include maintaining comprehensive property market databases, analyzing current market conditions and future trends, understanding the factors that drive property performance and occupancy trends, and providing research-led strategy and advice to investors, developers and occupiers around the world. We are committed to developing new metrics and methodological tools to capture and understand the factors driving office, retail and warehousing/logistics real estate markets across the world and bring insight to the future for our clients.
What you can expect from us:
You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you...
Apply today!
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