Specialist, Research

JLL·Workday
Gurugram, CroatiaFull-timePosted Jul 2, 2026
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JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

Specialist, JBS Research (EMEA Living) - 6/15/26 

 

We are looking for a Specialist to join the JLL Research team as part of the JBS Research team for EMEA Living Research. 

 

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally. 

 

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally. 

The Specialist will be part of a growing global team of Capital Markets researchers, focussing on the EMEA living sectors, including multifamily/build-to-rent, student housing and other emerging residential asset classes. Leveraging JLL proprietary and third-party data and intelligence, the Specialist will produce regular reports, bespoke strategic advisory and compelling insights. The role requires understanding of real estate markets and capital trends, with strong data, analytical and writing skills to produce best-in-class research that provides a competitive advantage for our business and clients in this rapidly evolving market.  

Responsibilities: 

 

  • Work with local JLL research teams, third-party and public statistical sources to collect, validate and maintain data in MS Excel and JLL’s client platform GRED 
  • Analyse and interpret data, with a particular focus on investment, housing markets and demographics, investigating trends and changes, with strong storytelling and visualizations to communicate key themes and forward-looking impacts 
  • Understanding of macroeconomics, listed real estate markets and private funds to derive insights in broader themes, company performance and strategies 
  • Produce regular market updates, short form reports and MS Powerpoint presentations on living sector and housing/residential dynamics; updating Capital Markets internal business lines, clients and online publication of insights 
  • Manage EMEA Living Research MS Sharepoint directory of JLL and third-party research reports and data, providing access and responding to internal business requests for relevant living research  
  • Contribute bespoke analysis to client strategic advisory, Capital Markets pitches and mandates and EMEA living thought leadership insight reports 
  • Use of digital tools including Flourish, Power BI and JLL GPT AI to improve efficiency and data quality, using automation and providing digital tools and visualizations 
  • Contribute to the ongoing digitisation of Capital Markets data through new technological initiatives at the global/regional/country level with a focus on improving data quality and reporting efficiencies 
  • Build relationships and collaborate with various JLL Research and Capital Markets teams supporting regular reporting activities, data and knowledge sharing, to develop appropriate tools and end products 

 

Sound like you? Before you apply it’s worth knowing what we are looking for:  

Essential: 

  • Bachelor’s degree 
  • 4-6 years professional experience in economics, consulting, real estate or other related fields 
  • Interest in real estate, housing and EMEA markets and analysing markets and investment trends 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint etc) with ability to manipulate and interpret data to identify new insights and trends  
  • Organised, methodical and proactive, with strong ability to work confidently and independently and manage time and deadlines  
  • Collaborative attitude and willingness to work as part of a dynamic matrixed organization, with various business stakeholders globally 
  • Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and storytelling skills 
  • Highly motivated with commitment to becoming go-to for EMEA living research analysis and developing business connections and technical capabilities 
  • AI competencies – foundational understanding of tools, proficiency for routine tasks and critical evaluation 

Desirable: 

  • Bachelor’s (or higher) degree specialising in economics, investment real estate, development or living industry related  
  • Experience in analysing property markets and capital markets, specifically living or residential investment 
  • Knowledge or experience of data platforms MSCI, RCA, Green Street, Preqin, 
  • Advanced analytics abilities and experience with statistical software (R, SPSS, eViews, etc) 
  • Experience with data visualization tools and platforms such as Power BI 
  • International experience working with European markets 

Research at JLL:  

With a team of 500 dedicated researchers and consultants around the world, JLL’s investigative work covers all key markets and creates the data and insights that help fuel intelligence, ideas and solutions for our business and clients. In almost five decades of research in real estate, what has kept us as leaders of the league tables has been our insistence on quality, our forward-thinking mentality, the collegiate approaches of our teams across borders, and the curiosity and analytical skills of our people. 

Location:

On-site –Gurugram, HR

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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