BCBF Summer Intern, Research London, England
Job description
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
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Company Profile:
LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) is a global real estate investment manager with $68 billion of private and public real estate assets under management and nearly 700 people in 24 countries worldwide. Our diverse investor base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, endowments and high net worth investors from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors private separate accounts, private open and closed-end commingled funds, and public real estate securities programs. As a wholly-owned member of the Jones Lang LaSalle group, LaSalle's investment teams also draw on the intelligence and resources of our parent company, giving us unique access to market opportunities and key industry leaders. LaSalle has the ambition, creativity and opportunity to be a global leader in technology-driven real estate investment management, and the successful candidate will have a key role in driving this transformation.
Team Overview:
The European Research & Strategy Team’s broad responsibilities include analyzing and providing forward-looking views on how European economies and real estate markets are expected to perform in the short, medium and long term. As our multidisciplinary team is involved in many aspects of LaSalle’s business activity, key contacts for this role are in Acquisitions, Asset Management, Fund Management and Investor Relations. The European Research & Strategy Team is also part of a wider Global Team, consisting of 30+ colleagues across the world, with whom we undertake regular projects. We are looking for someone with plenty of energy, good communication and strong technical skills.
Role and Accountabilities:
The European Research and Strategy Team is recruiting for a Summer Intern. The successful candidate will be responsible for progressing the Team’s highest-priority projects and will have the opportunity to be instrumental in driving change. As part of the team, the role will support the formulation of investment strategies, underwriting of acquisitions and client reporting. The successful candidate will have an inquisitive nature and an aptitude for researching new topics, their projects will provide insight across the firm and will help shape company-wide views on potential investment markets and property sectors. The primary duties and responsibilities are:
Taking the lead on developing enhancements to our flagship research outputs.
Researching emerging property types to enhance company-wide knowledge of new sectors.
Data gathering, groundwork and analysis for real estate acquisitions (including macro, local economic and real estate data) and various related projects (fundamentals research).
Supporting the Research & Strategy team members by providing market intelligence and preparing materials for annual find strategic plans and client presentations.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Studying towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in economics, finance, geography or other relevant courses.
Proficient in working with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to demonstrate an exceptionally high level of organization and attention to detail.
Naturally inquisitive, with the ability to analyze situations and recommend sound solutions.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
Data visualization experience.
Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques.
Experience in GIS and spatial data analysis/visualization.
Adaptable team player with the ability to operate autonomously when needed.
Able to manage multiple tasks effectively and prioritise as required to meet expectations.
Economics / finance / investment / real estate knowledge is not a prerequisite for this role, but an interest in these areas is crucial.
LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. 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.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
