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Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

LaSalle Early Analyst Development Program

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Join LaSalle – We’re develop future real estate investors for tomorrow, today! LaSalle Investment Management is seeking upcoming or recent college grads to join our rotational program providing exposure to LaSalle’s investment products, including separate accounts, open and closed end funds, and debt spanning across various risk profiles and geographies within LaSalle’s business platforms and functions. Selected candidates will spend 12 months learning the fundamentals of real estate investing through role shadowing, participating in business projects, and other learning and development opportunities.Through guided and self-directed learning and training activities, the program gives participants exposure to professional development, critical skill building, and helps them prepare for a career in real estate investment management. Strengthen your business acumen through exposure to senior leaders, performance coaching and feedback, mentoring relationships, leadership and professional development opportunities, and develop a professional network that includes some of the best talent in the industry. You’ll be a meaningful part of the team, gaining valuable experience and getting first-hand insights experience on real estate investment management from LaSalle, a proven industry leader.Upon successful completion of the 12-month program, individuals have access to full-time placement in a permanent role (subject to business needs as well as individual performance, skillset, and interests).

**Responsibilities & Job Duties:** Active role in a variety of special projects within the defined framework of the program, involving hands-on experience and rotations through key departments - your days will be filled with fast-paced on-the-job training and development as a vital part of the team. Shadowing and project responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: market research, support underwriting efforts for debt/equity opportunities, financial analysis and modeling, risk analysis and valuation, drafting investment memos, portfolio monitoring, analysis and valuation, ad-hoc projects, presentations, and other duties as appropriate.Gain proficiency in the business practices, operations and procedures in each department rotation, acquiring knowledge, skills and experience required to advance to a professional role at LaSalle.Develop a solid knowledge of the business lines, including the business plans, products, and processes and build a solid knowledge of the firm’s strategies and follow established investment policies and procedures. Efficiently execute research and analytical tasks, leveraging internal and external resources.Meet with senior leaders, soaking in their experience and insights, while developing your own skills based on their guidance. **Required Qualifications:** * A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.* Demonstrated interested in financial services, real estate or investment management.* Strong computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).* Financial acumen and analytical abilities.* Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.* Self-starter must be organized and able to work independently.* Ability to prioritize work and multi-task, with a strong attention to detail.* Ability to perform under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines.* Campus involvement/leadership experience.* Previous internship or co-op program experience preferred.* Applications due by October 17.**What LaSalle Offers:*** A comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance, including the following *(all benefits subject to hired employees meeting requirements for eligibility):** Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans.* Generous paid time-off, including paid company holidays. Additional benefits include paid parental leave short-term and long-term disability, as well as other care/wellness programs.* Financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with a company match, flexible spending accounts or a health savings account.* The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $85,000-$90,000 and is dependent on experience, location, and appropriate market data.

This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus subject to the terms and conditions of the LaSalle Bonus program.**Preferred Qualifications:** LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) is a global real estate investment manager with more than $82 billion of private and public real estate assets under management and over 900 employees in 15 countries worldwide. Our diverse investor base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, endowments and high net worth investors from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors private separate accounts, private open and closed-end commingled funds, and public real estate securities programs. As a wholly owned member of the Jones Lang LaSalle group, LaSalle's investment teams also draw on the intelligence and resources of our parent company, giving us unique access to market opportunities and key industry leaders. LaSalle has the ambition, creativity and opportunity to be a global leader in technology-driven real estate investment management, and the successful candidate will have a key role in driving this transformation.LaSalle offers specialized real estate services to meet changing client expectations and market conditions. With an established presence in, and an intimate knowledge of, local real estate and capital markets worldwide, LaSalle creates value for clients by addressing their local, regional and global needs as well as their broader business, strategic, operating and financial goals. LaSalle has innovative thought leadership and prides itself in a ‘client-first’ mentality, striving for exceptional client satisfaction through the highest level of services. #J-18808-Ljbffr