Associate, Real Estate Investment Banking

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 to find a place where they belong.

We are looking for an Associate to join our Real Estate Investment Banking team within our Capital Markets EMEA business line.

What can you expect from JLL Capital Markets?

• The Real Estate Investment Banking team focuses on advising clients on M&A transactions, Recapitalisations, JVs, and Strategic Reviews.
• You should expect to take project and workstream responsibility early on and represent JLL Capital Markets as a fully integrated team member.
• You will have the opportunity to gain invaluable, first-hand experience of working with top executives in the sector (CEOs, CFOs etc.) and develop a wide network of contacts.
• You will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in developing your knowledge and understanding of global capital markets.

What does the role entail?

• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of real estate and corporate business opportunities for our client base including complex financial modelling, transaction structure analyses and positioning.
• Project execution across a wide range of products as a fully client-facing team member.
• Development of proprietary sector know-how, closely following developments in the real estate sector.
• Team-up with other JLL teams to ensure best-in-class service to our clients.
• Possible travel across Europe to join client and investor meetings.
• Support the EMEA Investment Banking business to provide EMEA market analysis, JLL performance statistics, underbidder analysis and presentations.
• Responsible for understanding how to work with JLL’s proprietary databases and research resources.
• Support senior managers by providing client intelligence and contribute to the development of our Client Relationship Management initiative.
• General transactional support including production of market materials and client reports.
• Maintain deal case study library with market transactions.
• Assist team with arranging meetings and client market tour itineraries.

What are we looking for?

• Someone with proven experience of working within an investment banking or corporate finance environment.
• “Big picture” thinking and a strong interest in global business cultures.
• Commercial awareness, sound judgement and a strategic mind.
• Interest in commercial property but prior experience not essential.
• Enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn from top professionals in the sector.
• Pro-activeness; self-motivation and goal orientation.
• Strong team player able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Excellent level of MS Office applications.
• Excellent command of electronic media and systems (Salesforce, Sharepoint).
• European languages are a benefit but not a requirement.

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!