Research Analyst

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Develop expertise on San Francisco's economy, industry composition, demographics, and commercial real estate market to identify trends and emerging opportunities .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMenlo Park • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing San Francisco's economy and commercial real estate market, utilizing programming languages like Python and SQL for data manipulation and insights generation. Proficient in producing reports and presentations that translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences.

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Data AnalysisCommercial Real Estate FundamentalsPython ProgrammingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAI Tools Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Data ManipulationStatistical AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisBusiness Intelligence PlatformsMarket Data ValidationData Workflow AnalysisReport ProductionTrend IdentificationLeasing Activity TrackingTenant Movement Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationIntellectual Curiosity

Tools & Technologies

JLL AI ToolsClaudeChatGPTPerplexity

Industry Keywords

San Francisco EconomyReal Estate Market DynamicsUrban PlanningMarket CyclesDemographics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop expertise on San Francisco's economy, industry composition, demographics, and commercial real estate market to identify trends and emerging opportunities
Track significant leasing activity, tenant movements, development projects, sales transactions, and ownership changes
Meet regularly with clients and internal teams to present market insights, conditions, and forecasts
Produce quarterly reports on San Francisco market performance using JLL's AI tools
Validate and reconcile market data across multiple sources, resolving discrepancies and documenting methodologies
Analyze data workflows and processes to identify gaps, improvement opportunities, and potential automation
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences through written communication and visual presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of professional experience
Exposure to programming languages and data systems (Python, SQL, or similar)
Statistical or quantitative academic background
Passion for data analysis, economic and real estate market dynamics, or urban planning and development
Understanding of commercial real estate fundamentals and market cycles
Experience working with large datasets or business intelligence platforms
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated with intellectual curiosity and eagerness to apply technical skills to real estate markets
Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Perplexity
Ability to perform data manipulation tasks
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical and emotional health