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Investment Sales Advisory Analyst – JLL
What this job involves: Join JLL's Investment Sales team as an Investment Sales Advisory Analyst, where you'll play a critical role in executing commercial real estate transactions from start to finish. This position offers comprehensive exposure to every aspect of investment sales, including financial underwriting, market research, client presentations, and deal negotiation. You'll work directly with senior producers and clients in a high-energy, collaborative environment, gaining invaluable experience across all commercial property types while contributing to JLL's market-leading investment sales platform. This role provides an exceptional foundation for building a career in commercial real estate investment sales with one of the industry's most respected firms.
What your day-to-day will look like:
What this job involves: Join JLL's Investment Sales team as an Investment Sales Advisory Analyst, where you'll play a critical role in executing commercial real estate transactions from start to finish. This position offers comprehensive exposure to every aspect of investment sales, including financial underwriting, market research, client presentations, and deal negotiation. You'll work directly with senior producers and clients in a high-energy, collaborative environment, gaining invaluable experience across all commercial property types while contributing to JLL's market-leading investment sales platform. This role provides an exceptional foundation for building a career in commercial real estate investment sales with one of the industry's most respected firms.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Conduct complex financial modeling and underwriting for commercial real estate transactions using market data, comparable sales, and JLL proprietary analytics
- Prepare comprehensive investment sales packages including offering memorandums, executive summaries, and marketing materials for client presentations
- Manage due diligence processes and drive marketing efforts from listing through closing, maintaining constant communication with producers, clients, and market participants
- Analyze and review real estate documents including leases, loan agreements, and appraisals to identify potential issues and opportunities
- Research and develop financing alternatives and investment strategies to present to producers and clients
- Participate in client meetings, property tours, and industry events to build professional networks and support business development efforts
- Attend weekly team meetings to discuss deal pipeline, market conditions, and new client opportunities while collaborating on strategic initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in mortgage banking or commercial real estate industry
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) with strong financial modeling capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interface professionally with C-level executives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data
- Self-motivated individual with exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
- Commitment to working in-person in a collaborative office environment
- Experience with Argus Enterprise or other real estate financial modeling software
- Database experience with commercial real estate platforms and market research tools
- Previous exposure to commercial real estate transactions, investment analysis, or capital markets
- Knowledge of real estate legal documents, lease structures, and financing mechanisms
- Involvement in real estate trade organizations or professional networking groups
- Understanding of commercial real estate market trends and investment strategies