Associate, Transactions

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 91,000 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.
Overview
LaSalle Investment Management is seeking an Associate to join its Transactions team in the firm’s Chicago headquarters to assist with real estate investment transactions. The position will provide exposure to a variety of asset classes including office, industrial, retail, and multifamily property investments, and spanning varied risk profiles and geographic regions. The role is primarily focused on Argus and Excel-based analysis of potential real estate acquisitions and reviewing due diligence materials on active investments.

**Accountabilities**:
Work directly with acquisition officers to evaluate and underwrite potential core, value-add, and opportunistic real estate acquisitions on behalf of the firm’s commingled funds and separate accounts;
Perform complex financial analyses, including Argus valuation models and Excel-based underwriting pro-formas, cash flow projections and sensitivity analyses;
Train and facilitate the development of the Transactions analysts.
Assist with managing the due diligence process, including the review and analysis of leases, operating information, legal documentation, and other investment-related materials;
Gather and evaluate economic and market data; and
Assist with the preparation and presentation of investment memoranda to the firm’s Investment Committee.

**Qualifications, Skills & Experience**:
BA/BS degree in real estate, finance, accounting, or economics or related field with strong record of academic achievement
3 - 6 years of direct transaction or related experience
Experience across multiple product types (office, multifamily, industrial, retail) is preferred.
Highly skilled in modeling investments in Excel and Argus; experience modeling joint ventures with distribution waterfalls is preferred
Knowledge of DCF, NPV and cash flow models
Strong financial and analytical ability with solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Highly-developed verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong work ethic, integrity, and drive are essential qualities.
Proactive thinking with detail-oriented and creative problem-solving approach

What you can expect from us
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