LaSalle Investment Management
Vice President, Investor Relations
LaSalle Investment Management, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Team Overview
Investor Relations ("IR") is the team responsible within LaSalle for all client relationship, capital raising, new product development and marketing activities to clients and prospects globally. The team consists of over 30 professionals located in 12 offices worldwide. LaSalle has over 350 institutional clients globally, invested in both private real estate as well as public securities investment programs.
Objective of the Role
LaSalle Investment Management is currently seeking a Vice President to join the IR team in Chicago to support institutional client and consultant relationship management, project managing capital raising efforts on commingled products and presenting the firm's global real estate products to the market.
The successful candidate will be based in Chicago and will work closely with other IR team members in Chicago, across the Americas region and across the global. The primary responsibilities will include: providing support on strategic initiatives and special projects, as well as providing day to day direction, guidance, and coaching for analysts with day- including review and quality control of their work, leading and driving the timely production of RFP responses and due diligence processes, including the coordination and management of internal resources and deadlines, database/ CRM management, product and content development to client-facing marketing materials (presentations, pitchbooks, "leave-behinds", offering memoranda, investment proposals, regional fact sheets etc.) for existing as well as new investment products or strategies, driving internal processes for required approval, tracking progress of capital raising and ensuring adequate follow-ups,
The candidate will support the broader IR team in client interactions including follow-ups with clients and due diligence for the existing Americas products as well assisting with the identification and strategy development for new products. The successful candidate will also work closely with fund managers, research and strategy team and legal and compliance officers. Central to all of these responsibilities is the individual's ability to think both critically and strategically, and then act tactically - prioritizing timing and efforts, communicating effectively, managing across senior and junior levels in the organization, and managing across time zones to drive initiatives towards outcomes.
Role and Accountabilities:
Project manager for the development of content and documentation (and subsequent marketing) of selected LaSalle funds, either existing or about to be launched Leading the completion of RFP (Request for Proposal) responses - co-ordinate and schedule planning meetings and timelines for the collaboration, production, editing and approval of RFPs, including setting up the project teams with the business unit manager using our response database, writing new responses and creating presentations Creating and updating marketing presentations for new clients, prospects and consultants
Project managing pitchbook preparation Ensuring the timely preparation of final meeting materials Maintaining and updating presentation and PowerPoint slide archives Coordinating with the regional compliance officer
Supporting and coordinating the drafting fund marketing documentation (introductory fliers, investor pitchbooks, offering memoranda and term sheet) or investor pitchbooks; Maintaining up-to-date marketing information, including management of an online RFP library Organizing and coordinating investors' due diligence days, related materials and asset tours Liaising with our various operational, research and fund teams to create product information and case studies for use by IR and other internal teams Assisting in new product development and researching competitive products and potential investors Tracking of progress for the relevant North America funds, being day-to-day point person within IR throughout the whole capital raise period Keeping external databases and publication lists up-to-date on a regular basis Submitting regional surveys Partnering with IR colleagues in our other offices around the world regarding best practices, information sharing and other relevant tasks Monitoring competitors' activity and information Supervising, training and leading junior professionals in the team including providing day-to-day guidance and reviewing their work on RFPs, presentations and other client materials Assist on complex projects that require business acumen, strategic thinking and proactive problem-solving Required Qualifications & Experience:
A minimum of 8-10 years' experience, preferably in investment management, consulting, banking or real estate Demonstrated experience in investor relations, client service or capital raising Track record of successful project management and team leadership Ability to understand business objectives and independently drive project to completion Experience mentoring junior professionals and improving team processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong sense of team work and excellent organizational skills Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving abilities High energy level and willingness to engage and drive outcomes Ability to work in a results-oriented, project-driven, real-time team environment, prioritize projects, self-start and deliver quality results within tight time constraints Creativity and very high attention to detail and quality, e.g. proofing content, punctuation, format, appearance, etc. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage senior managers and their expectations Ability to manage complex documentation Fully proficient in all Microsoft Office applications Participate in continuing on-the-job training to develop new and existing skills Thrives in a continuous improvement environment; flexible and adaptable Ability to work across different time zones which may mean extended days Willingness to obtain any required Securities license(s) within a year of hiring
Estimated total compensation for this position:
175,000.00 - 225,000.00 USD per year
The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .
JLL Privacy Notice
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.
For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.
For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.
For candidates in the United States, please see a fully copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.
This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you'll be asked to provide proof that you're fully vaccinated upon your start date. You're considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination.
Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at accomodationrequest@am.jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.
Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.
Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
California Residents only
If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Investor Relations ("IR") is the team responsible within LaSalle for all client relationship, capital raising, new product development and marketing activities to clients and prospects globally. The team consists of over 30 professionals located in 12 offices worldwide. LaSalle has over 350 institutional clients globally, invested in both private real estate as well as public securities investment programs.
Objective of the Role
LaSalle Investment Management is currently seeking a Vice President to join the IR team in Chicago to support institutional client and consultant relationship management, project managing capital raising efforts on commingled products and presenting the firm's global real estate products to the market.
The successful candidate will be based in Chicago and will work closely with other IR team members in Chicago, across the Americas region and across the global. The primary responsibilities will include: providing support on strategic initiatives and special projects, as well as providing day to day direction, guidance, and coaching for analysts with day- including review and quality control of their work, leading and driving the timely production of RFP responses and due diligence processes, including the coordination and management of internal resources and deadlines, database/ CRM management, product and content development to client-facing marketing materials (presentations, pitchbooks, "leave-behinds", offering memoranda, investment proposals, regional fact sheets etc.) for existing as well as new investment products or strategies, driving internal processes for required approval, tracking progress of capital raising and ensuring adequate follow-ups,
The candidate will support the broader IR team in client interactions including follow-ups with clients and due diligence for the existing Americas products as well assisting with the identification and strategy development for new products. The successful candidate will also work closely with fund managers, research and strategy team and legal and compliance officers. Central to all of these responsibilities is the individual's ability to think both critically and strategically, and then act tactically - prioritizing timing and efforts, communicating effectively, managing across senior and junior levels in the organization, and managing across time zones to drive initiatives towards outcomes.
Role and Accountabilities:
Project manager for the development of content and documentation (and subsequent marketing) of selected LaSalle funds, either existing or about to be launched Leading the completion of RFP (Request for Proposal) responses - co-ordinate and schedule planning meetings and timelines for the collaboration, production, editing and approval of RFPs, including setting up the project teams with the business unit manager using our response database, writing new responses and creating presentations Creating and updating marketing presentations for new clients, prospects and consultants
Project managing pitchbook preparation Ensuring the timely preparation of final meeting materials Maintaining and updating presentation and PowerPoint slide archives Coordinating with the regional compliance officer
Supporting and coordinating the drafting fund marketing documentation (introductory fliers, investor pitchbooks, offering memoranda and term sheet) or investor pitchbooks; Maintaining up-to-date marketing information, including management of an online RFP library Organizing and coordinating investors' due diligence days, related materials and asset tours Liaising with our various operational, research and fund teams to create product information and case studies for use by IR and other internal teams Assisting in new product development and researching competitive products and potential investors Tracking of progress for the relevant North America funds, being day-to-day point person within IR throughout the whole capital raise period Keeping external databases and publication lists up-to-date on a regular basis Submitting regional surveys Partnering with IR colleagues in our other offices around the world regarding best practices, information sharing and other relevant tasks Monitoring competitors' activity and information Supervising, training and leading junior professionals in the team including providing day-to-day guidance and reviewing their work on RFPs, presentations and other client materials Assist on complex projects that require business acumen, strategic thinking and proactive problem-solving Required Qualifications & Experience:
A minimum of 8-10 years' experience, preferably in investment management, consulting, banking or real estate Demonstrated experience in investor relations, client service or capital raising Track record of successful project management and team leadership Ability to understand business objectives and independently drive project to completion Experience mentoring junior professionals and improving team processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong sense of team work and excellent organizational skills Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving abilities High energy level and willingness to engage and drive outcomes Ability to work in a results-oriented, project-driven, real-time team environment, prioritize projects, self-start and deliver quality results within tight time constraints Creativity and very high attention to detail and quality, e.g. proofing content, punctuation, format, appearance, etc. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage senior managers and their expectations Ability to manage complex documentation Fully proficient in all Microsoft Office applications Participate in continuing on-the-job training to develop new and existing skills Thrives in a continuous improvement environment; flexible and adaptable Ability to work across different time zones which may mean extended days Willingness to obtain any required Securities license(s) within a year of hiring
Estimated total compensation for this position:
175,000.00 - 225,000.00 USD per year
The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .
JLL Privacy Notice
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.
For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.
For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.
For candidates in the United States, please see a fully copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.
This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you'll be asked to provide proof that you're fully vaccinated upon your start date. You're considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination.
Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at accomodationrequest@am.jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.
Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.
Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
California Residents only
If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.