Research Manager

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Open Position Title: Analyst (Retail) - Research
About JLL –
We’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions.
If you’re looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. With us, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections and be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions - join us at JLL!
About the role:
This is a full time role in the Research department of Jones Lang LaSalle. Day to day activities include gathering information, writing, and reporting on major trends in the retail property market in Shanghai and China. The role will include a considerable contribution to the quality and accuracy of research produced by the firm, production of thought leadership publications, consulting projects, and development of a constantly-evolving “house view” on retail property.
What this job involves:
Use primary and secondary data sources to develop, enhance and leverage understanding of China’s national and city economies, demographics, and commercial real estate markets
Conduct fieldwork, including vacancy and tenant inspections of existing projects as well as assessment of future project completion dates by cultivating local contacts and conducting interviews.
Serve as a client facing conduit for JLL research, actively participating in pitches, presentations and projects.
Author quarterly research reports and blogs; periodically contribute to themed white papers
Prepare market presentations, client reports, and studies
Sound like you? To apply you will have:
Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, social sciences, or related field preferred; master’s degree a plus
China-specific exposure to property investment and/or property-related consulting, urban planning, or other related field is a major plus
A demonstrated interest in (or exposure to) retail real estate, including but not limited to: consumer research, e-commerce, shopping malls and brand expansion
Advanced fluency in English is required; you will be required to communicate in English with international clients and developers, as well as draft English reports
High-level analytical and problem-solving skills, and strategic-thinking capacity; proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experienced, polished and innovative presentation skills and strong proficiency working with PowerPoint
Willingness to develop proficiency with new platforms to identify insights through data analytics and mapping
Self-motivated, able to work independently and travel independently when required (role is at least 10% travel)
What you can expect from us
We’re an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. We 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 ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.
Apply today!
Location:
On-site –Beijing, CHN
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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