Research Analyst

About JLL – JLL is a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We operate in over 80 countries and employ more than 92,000 people worldwide who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility, shaping the future of real estate for a better world.

We leverage 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 guide everything we do. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued and empowered to reach their full potential. We recognize that unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements below. We want to get to know you and what you bring to the table.

The Research Analyst supports the Minneapolis market by using data from JLL and other sources to analyze market conditions and effectively tell the commercial real estate story to our clients and business partners. The Analyst tracks and analyzes the Minneapolis commercial real estate market with a focus on trend analysis, market presentation, strategic business development support and research content creation. You will serve as an active member of a sales enablement team to contribute to strategic business development efforts.

The role works closely with external research colleagues, brokerage professionals and clients in the local market, as well as with research colleagues throughout the nation within JLL’s Americas Research group.

JLL Research consists of 570+ full‑time professionals globally and is the largest research group in the real estate industry. Our mission is to create clear competitive advantage for our clients through the strategic use of accurate data, market insights and innovative thinking from around the world. We tell the real estate story, define the market and inspire action.

• Closely monitor the Minneapolis Office and Industrial real estate market, including data related to properties, leases, tenants, availabilities, developments, sales and owners.
• Become an expert on the local economy, job and industry makeup, demographics and local market company growth to tell a compelling story about the local market.
• Communicate data excellence and insights via traditional reporting products and advanced data visualization tools, including JLL’s new proprietary technology.
• Actively contribute to JLL’s internal data management system and discover creative uses for its content and visualization tools.
• Publish quarterly market reports on the Office and Industrial market in Minneapolis.
• Partner with brokerage leaders to contribute to business development efforts and grow the business.
• Contribute to client presentations by covering market intelligence, trends, and statistics.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator, including being client‑facing and externally focused on new business efforts.
• Keep track and inform brokerage leaders of local and national commercial real estate news.
• Regularly update current tenant information for essential properties in the market.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 1–5 years of professional experience desired, ideally in economics, consulting, real estate, economic development, urban planning or related fields.
• Demonstrated passion in real estate with a strong commitment to learning micro‑ and macro‑level market dynamics.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills;
  Tableau skills are a bonus.
• GIS experience preferred (MapIT, ArcGIS, etc.).
• Strong quantitative skillset with ability to identify new insights and trends through data analytics.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to work independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Organized and proactive approach.
• Ability to multitask, be resilient and effectively manage time and workload.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment.

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success. Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well‑being and providing competitive benefits and pay. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you ly today!