Analyst, Debt & Structured Finance

For your application to be considered, it is required that you submit a thoughtful and considered cover letter that clearly articulates your motivations for wanting to join the JLL debt & structured finance team. Note, that cover letters that are copy & pasted from other applications will not be considered.

Role overview

We are looking for an Analyst level individual to join our Debt and Structured Finance team in London. JLL Debt & Structured Finance are expanding their 30-strong European team and are seeking an analyst that is looking to build a successful career in Real Estate Finance. You will be joining a collaborative and highly active team, where you will work closely with the senior analysts, associates, and directors. You will play an important role in underwriting and executing financing advisory assignments, as well as supporting pitches and other origination activities.

• Our team’s client base includes many of the world’s largest real estate investment firms, and we cover all asset classes across major European jurisdictions.
• We have completed £20Bn+ of financing transactions in the past 24 months, across 19 European countries.
• This diverse offering is unique in the marketplace and gives analysts the opportunity to learn from a broad array of transaction profiles.
• The Debt & Structured Finance team works closely with other Capital Markets teams within JLL, offering valuable exposure to other segments of the industry.
• The Debt & Structured Finance team offers a clear career path to business production through the analyst and associate programme.
• Analyst compensation is highly competitive and is aligned with the success of the team.
• We are searching for candidates who are looking for a role where they can grow, as mentorship and organic growth are two of our team’s foundational cultural principles. Typically, analysts spend 1-2 years as analysts, 1-2 years as senior analysts, and 1-2 years as associates prior to moving into a director role.

Day-to-day activities

• Broad Sector & Jurisdiction Exposure: Closely work with the senior analysts and associates to underwrite all different property sectors and business plans (investment, value-add, ground-up development, etc.) across all major European jurisdictions.
• Financial Modelling: Model detailed unlevered and levered scenarios to align with the base case property business plan, as well as individual financing structures – underwriting is primarily performed in Microsoft Excel.
• Financing Memoranda: Prepare detailed financing memoranda – work with the client, other JLL analysts, JLL directors and JLL’s graphics team to create 30-100-page overviews of financing opportunities, summarising key elements of the financing request, underlying collateral, business plan, market, and sponsorship.
• Lender Outreach: Assist with the marketing of financing opportunities, coordinate lender Q&A’s and track feedback, and assist in lender outreach after gaining experience.
• Loan Execution Analysis: Create detailed quote matrices and analyse options by modelling different terms and structures as financing quotes are received.
• Transaction Management: Coordinate all party calls, conditions precedent, and key deadlines during the closing process.
• New Mandate Origination: Prepare detailed RFP responses and pitch decks to assist directors in securing new mandates; documents are typically created in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Relevant Research Projects: Lead occasional research projects related to specific sectors, locations or clients.

Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have

• A degree in Real Estate, Banking & Finance, Economics or Business Administration from a reputable University (or equivalent)
• Some previous experience in a professional working environment or an internship with either a Real Estate or Financial Services organisation
• High-level analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
• An inquisitive mindset; eager to learn
• A self-starter who takes initiative, demonstrates good time management and is organised
• A collaborative mindset; valuing being part of a high performing team
• Ability to communicate and build relationships both with colleagues and clients
• A commercial, pro-active and business oriented approach with an unstinting focus on providing external clients with a high-quality, high-value service
• Ability to multi-task, succeed under pressure and effectively manage time and workload

Every day is different, and in all these activities, we encourage you to show your ingenuity.

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of JLL. We believe in recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing all our employees with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, political belief, disability or long-term health condition.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

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