Analyst, Debt & Structured Finance
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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 youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
For your application to be considered it is required that you submit a thoughtful and considered cover letter that clearly articulates your motivations for wanting to join the JLL debt & structured finance team. Note that cover letters that are copy & pasted from other applications will not be considered.
We are looking for an Analyst level individual to join our Debt and Structured Finance team in London.
Role Overview
JLL Debt & Structured Finance are expanding their 30-strong European team and are seeking an analyst that is looking to build a successful career in Real Estate Finance. You will be joining a collaborative and highly active team where you will work closely with the senior analysts associates and directors. You will play an important role in underwriting and executing financing advisory assignments as well as supporting pitches and other origination activities.
Our teams client base includes many of the worlds largest real estate investment firms and we cover all asset classes across major European jurisdictions.
We have completed 20Bn of financing transactions in the past 24 months across 19 European countries.
This diverse offering is unique in the marketplace and gives analysts the opportunity to learn from a broad array of transaction profiles.
The Debt & Structured Finance team works closely with other Capital Markets teams within JLL offering valuable exposure to other segments of the industry.
The Debt & Structured Finance team offers a clear career path to business production through the analyst and associate programme.
Analyst compensation is highly competitive and is aligned with the success of the team.
We are searching for candidates that are also looking for a role where they can grow as mentorship and organic growth are two of our teams foundational cultural principles. Typically analysts spend 1-2 years as analysts 1-2 years as senior analysts and 1-2 years as associates prior to moving into a director role.
Day-to-Day Activities
Broad Sector & Jurisdiction Exposure: Closely work with the senior analysts and associates to underwrite all different property sectors and business plans (investment value-add ground-up development etc.) across all major European jurisdictions.
Financial Modelling: Analysts will be required to model detailed unlevered and levered scenarios to align with the base case property business plan as well as individual financing structures underwriting is primarily performed in Microsoft Excel.
Financing Memoranda: Preparing detailed financing memoranda analysts work with the client other JLL analysts JLL directors and JLLs graphics team to create thesepage overviews of financing opportunities which summarise key elements of the financing request underlying collateral business plan market and sponsorship.
Lender Outreach: Analysts also play an important role in assisting with the marketing of financing opportunities helping coordinate lender Q&As and tracking feedback then ultimately will assist in lender outreach after obtaining sufficient experience to do so.
Loan Execution Analysis: As financing quotes are received analysts will create detailed quote matrices summarising the terms and help analyse the various options via modelling the different terms and structures.
Transaction Management: During the closing process of a transaction analysts will help coordinate all party calls conditions precedent and help ensure key deadlines are achieved.
New Mandate Origination: Outside of live mandates analysts day-to-day play an integral role in preparing detailed RFP responses and pitch decks to assist the directors in securing new mandates these documents along with financing memoranda are typically created in Microsoft PowerPoint.
Relevant Research Projects: Lastly there will be occasional research projects related to specific sectors locations or clients that analysts will help organise and lead these are less common than transaction-specific tasks but will occasionally be included in day-to-day responsibilities.
Sound like you To apply you need to be / have
A degree in Real Estate Banking & Finance Economics or Business Administration from a reputable University (or equivalent)
Some previous experience in a professional working environment or an internship with either a Real Estate or Financial Services organisation
High-level analytical skills and problem-solving ability
Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
An inquisitive mindset; eager to learn
A self-starter who takes initiative demonstrates good time management and is organised
A collaborative mindset; valuing being part of a high performing team
Ability to communicate and build relationships both with your colleagues and our clients
A commercial pro-active and business oriented approach with an unstinting focus on providing external clients with a high-quality high-value service
Ability to multi-task succeed under pressure and effectively manage time and workload
Every day is different and in all these activities wed encourage you to show your ingenuity
Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of JLL. We believe in recruiting retaining rewarding and developing all our employees with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background gender gender identity ethnic origin age religion sexual orientation political belief disability or long-term health condition.
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London GBRIf this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process please email or call 44(0) to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Microsoft Access
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
About Company
Provides business consulting; investment banking services including corporate finance and investment advisory on mergers and acquisitions; asset management services including fund, portfolio and wealth management; real estate property management and brokerage services.
