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Analyst, Real Estate Investment Banking

JLL, Los Angeles, CA, United States


JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world‑class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

About the job JLL Real Estate Investment Banking is seeking an Analyst to join its team in Los Angeles. The selected candidate will (i) support the firm's top-ranked Real Estate Investment Banking and Equity Advisory business lines and serve as a key information nexus across the firm's production in the Americas, (ii) have an opportunity to work with the industry's premier real estate firms on institutional capital raising and advisory engagements across all property sectors and strategies, and (iii) develop an in-depth understanding of the real estate investment management industry.

In 2024, JLL's top-ranked Equity Advisory platform completed over 178 transactions in the United States totaling approximately $7.0 billion in equity volume. This exciting and unique opportunity offers candidates the ability to gain significant investment banking, placement agent and real estate experience through exposure to a wide variety of property sectors, transaction structures and geographies.

Key responsibilities Since its formation in 2004, JLL Real Estate Investment Banking has represented commingled funds that have raised over $27 billion of discretionary capital from over 160 different institutional capital sources. Clients are best-in-class investment managers, representing a range of strategies and asset classes.

Raising primary and secondary capital for open-ended and closed‑end real estate funds and separate accounts from institutional investors globally

Creating joint venture partnerships by accessing project-specific, programmatic and entity-level equity capital for real estate clients

Providing financial advisory services to real estate companies and institutional global investors for various strategic assignments

Position description The analyst will be an integral part of the JLL Securities team in Los Angeles serving as the primary support and information steward for the firm‑wide Equity Advisory business line, while supporting the execution of client engagements.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide variety of property sectors including multifamily, industrial, hospitality, office, retail, data centers, single-family rentals, manufactured housing, while also attaining fluency in all equity transaction structures including closed and open-ended funds, separate accounts, joint ventures, mezzanine debt, preferred equity and entity-level capital.

The analyst will have the opportunity to work with clients on transactions across global markets in North America, Europe and Asia.

In addition to working on the JLL Real Estate Investment Banking team, the role is also part of JLL Capital Markets' community of analysts and researchers who track business information across the firm's other major business lines (debt placement and investment sales & advisory). Specific responsibilities will include:

Reviewing and abstracting all equity transactions closed by JLL and ensuring data accuracy in JLL's proprietary CRM system

Organizing firm-wide calls to review Equity Advisory business activity

Assisting with the preparation and production of presentations and marketing materials

Performing financial modeling and spreadsheet analysis in Excel and Argus

Organizing and preparing investor due diligence materials

Preparing regular client update reports

Interfacing with clients in meetings and video conferences

Researching capital markets and institutional investor trends

Other duties as required

Position requirements

Self‑motivated, team-oriented and coachable, with strong time management skills to prioritize deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills; ability and desire to interface with top-level executives

Research, analytical and problem‑solving skills, as well as an appreciation for thoroughness and details

Curiosity and passion for capital markets and real estate; desire to learn about markets and trends impacting global capital markets and the real estate industry

FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 and Series 63 certified (to be completed before or during the first six months of employment)

Education

Outstanding academic credentials; Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline (or an equivalent combination of education and work experience)

Technical skills & knowledge

Proficient in or working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite

Estimated compensation 75 000.00 – 85 000.00 USD per year. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location On‑site – Los Angeles, CA

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching company contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Equal Employment Opportunity Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page. For applicants in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy.

Legal and privacy information For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For applicants in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy. Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job‑related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

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