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.
Specialist, JBS Research (EMEA Living) - 6/15/26
We are looking for a Specialist to join the JLL Research team as part of the JBS Research team for EMEA Living Research.
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.
The Specialist will be part of a growing global team of Capital Markets researchers, focussing on the EMEA living sectors, including multifamily/build-to-rent, student housing and other emerging residential asset classes. Leveraging JLL proprietary and third-party data and intelligence, the Specialist will produce regular reports, bespoke strategic advisory and compelling insights. The role requires understanding of real estate markets and capital trends, with strong data, analytical and writing skills to produce best-in-class research that provides a competitive advantage for our business and clients in this rapidly evolving market.
Responsibilities:
Work with local JLL research teams, third-party and public statistical sources to collect, validate and maintain data in MS Excel and JLL’s client platform GRED
Analyse and interpret data, with a particular focus on investment, housing markets and demographics, investigating trends and changes, with strong storytelling and visualizations to communicate key themes and forward-looking impacts
Understanding of macroeconomics, listed real estate markets and private funds to derive insights in broader themes, company performance and strategies
Produce regular market updates, short form reports and MS Powerpoint presentations on living sector and housing/residential dynamics; updating Capital Markets internal business lines, clients and online publication of insights
Manage EMEA Living Research MS Sharepoint directory of JLL and third-party research reports and data, providing access and responding to internal business requests for relevant living research
Contribute bespoke analysis to client strategic advisory, Capital Markets pitches and mandates and EMEA living thought leadership insight reports
Use of digital tools including Flourish, Power BI and JLL GPT AI to improve efficiency and data quality, using automation and providing digital tools and visualizations
Contribute to the ongoing digitisation of Capital Markets data through new technological initiatives at the global/regional/country level with a focus on improving data quality and reporting efficiencies
Build relationships and collaborate with various JLL Research and Capital Markets teams supporting regular reporting activities, data and knowledge sharing, to develop appropriate tools and end products
Sound like you? Before you apply it’s worth knowing what we are looking for:
Essential:
Bachelor’s degree
4-6 years professional experience in economics, consulting, real estate or other related fields
Interest in real estate, housing and EMEA markets and analysing markets and investment trends
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint etc) with ability to manipulate and interpret data to identify new insights and trends
Organised, methodical and proactive, with strong ability to work confidently and independently and manage time and deadlines
Collaborative attitude and willingness to work as part of a dynamic matrixed organization, with various business stakeholders globally
Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and storytelling skills
Highly motivated with commitment to becoming go-to for EMEA living research analysis and developing business connections and technical capabilities
AI competencies – foundational understanding of tools, proficiency for routine tasks and critical evaluation
Desirable:
Bachelor’s (or higher) degree specialising in economics, investment real estate, development or living industry related
Experience in analysing property markets and capital markets, specifically living or residential investment
Knowledge or experience of data platforms MSCI, RCA, Green Street, Preqin,
Advanced analytics abilities and experience with statistical software (R, SPSS, eViews, etc)
Experience with data visualization tools and platforms such as Power BI
International experience working with European markets
Research at JLL:
With a team of 500 dedicated researchers and consultants around the world, JLL’s investigative work covers all key markets and creates the data and insights that help fuel intelligence, ideas and solutions for our business and clients. In almost five decades of research in real estate, what has kept us as leaders of the league tables has been our insistence on quality, our forward-thinking mentality, the collegiate approaches of our teams across borders, and the curiosity and analytical skills of our people.
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.
