Corporate Strategy (Senior) Associate,: Market Analytics

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL 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 to 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.   

What this job involves: 

The Corporate Strategy team is tasked with identifying and delivering transformative revenue growth opportunities as part of our enterprise Accelerate2030 strategy. Initiatives we work on span global markets and across all our current and adjacent service lines in commercial real estate - the largest asset class in the world. We work together with Corporate Development, Research, Corporate Finance, Business Leaders and our Executive Leadership Team (Global Executive Board) to recommend JLL’s path forward. This is a unique opportunity for top performers who are seeking a high-impact, high-visibility position to directly impact the most important strategic decisions for JLL, one of the largest commercial real estate companies in the world! 

The Corporate Strategy (Senior) Associate: Market Analytics will spend their time working cross-functionally with other members of the Corporate Strategy team, Research and Corporate Finance, as a key contributor to programmatic and ongoing enterprise strategy efforts. You will conduct market sizing & share analyses, gap and opportunity analyses across the top 50 markets globally and across all key service lines to support strategic and capital allocation decisions.  

What your day-to-day will look like:  

• Developing and updating market size, gap and opportunity analyses for commercial real estate services as part of ongoing strategy efforts 

• Synthesize information and form an opinion/perspective to understand how the market analysis relates to client and business opportunities 

• Partner cross-functionally across other JLL teams (e.g., Research, Corporate Finance, Business Line Strategy Functions, Corporate Development) to drive projects to success 

• Build relationships, collaborate, and communicate effectively with stakeholders and senior leaders across the firm 

• Simplifying the complex while driving quantitative rigor in decision-making 

• Instil a client-driven, fact-based and objective approach to analysis, decision-making and prioritization  

• Opportunity for expanded scope and responsibility over time, aligned with the team’s evolving priorities and your interests  

Required Skills and Experience:  

• Bachelor's degree required in business, finance, real estate, economics, or related fields 

• 3-7 years of experience in strategy consulting, market research, or commercial real estate with strong exposure to corporate strategy 

• Excellent research, financial & business modelling, problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy 

• Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication (including presentation skills) 

• Comfort with navigating ambiguity effectively, with a proven ability to make data-backed assumptions when information is incomplete 

• Able to define expected results and outcomes and deliver on commitments 

• Self-starter, strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure to meet fixed deadlines 

• Competitive team player, patient and bold, curious, humble, creative, and fact-based 

• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) skills, including the ability to effectively tell a story at an executive level with visual elements using PowerPoint 

• Proficiency in using Large Language Models (LLMs) / generative AI tools into daily workflows for data synthesis, content drafting, and for workplace efficiency/productivity purposes 

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:  

• 3-7 years of experience in commercial real estate 

• Experience working within a global, matrixed organization 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders 

• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment 

• Familiarity with PowerBI, Tableau or other data visualization tools 

Additional Information: 

• Location: Chicago, IL (minimum 3 days in office per week) 

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! 

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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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!

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. Some of these benefits include:

• 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

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