Research Analyst

Analyst, Research – Boston The Research Analyst will join the research team in Boston to continue to elevate a best-in-class research program that differentiates JLL. The Research Analyst will focus on trend analysis, market presentation, strategic business development support and research content creation. The role will have primary responsibility for maintaining and constantly improving the quality of Boston market data and working with the Research team to present data in a compelling way. You 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. The Research Analyst will work closely with external research colleagues, brokerage professionals and clients in the local market, as well as with research colleagues throughout the nation within JLL’s Americas Research group. Successful candidates are passionate about what drives their city, economy and commercial real estate. What this job involves: Closely monitor the Boston real estate markets, including data related to properties, leases, tenants, availabilities, developments, sales and ownersBecome an expert on the local economy, job and industry makeup, demographics and local market company growth to tell a compelling story about the marketsContribute to the production of all local research reports providing a unique house view on market drivers and influencesCommunicate data excellence and insights via traditional reporting products and the use of advanced data visualization tools, including JLL’s new and proprietary technologyActively contribute to JLL’s internal data management system and adopt or discover new creative uses for its content and visualization toolsContribute to client presentations by covering market intelligence, trends and statisticsDevelop strong relationships with internal and external clients and position research as a differentiator including being client facing and externally focused on new business effortsKeep track and inform brokerage leaders of local and national commercial real estate newsCreate compelling visualizations and provide meaningful insights on local market data, trends and driversDevelop and share best practice standards Desired skills and experience for this job: Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, consulting, real estate, economic development, urban planning or related field preferredTwo to four years’ experience in analytical research or trend analysis with a strong commitment to learning micro- and macro-level market dynamicsStrong organization and analytical skills, problem-solving ability and written and oral communication skillsAbility to multi-task, be resilient and can effectively manage time and workloadProficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word and database systemsCollaborative attitude and willingness to both work independently and as part of a dynamic teamEffective written and oral communication skillsA desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment About JLL Research JLL Research consists of 570+ 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 insights and innovative thinking from around the world." We tell the real estate story, define the market and inspire action. Our research activities include maintaining comprehensive property market databases; analyzing current market conditions and future trends; recognizing 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 focused on developing new metrics and methodological tools to capture and recognizing the factors driving office, industrial, retail, multi-housing, and medical office real estate markets. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Location: On-site –Boston,MA If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!