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 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.   

Job Summary 

This position is focused exclusively on the placement of debt and/or equity for commercial real estate transactions. The Debt Associate will be involved in every stage of a transaction, including underwriting, market research, property tours, preparation of offering memorandums, marketing and term sheet negotiation, closing and client meetings and events. The role includes developing a client network and working in a high-energy, team-focused environment. 

Main Responsibilities 

Prepare debt and/or equity offering memorandums for commercial real estate transactions, including research, financial modeling and composition of executive summaries 

Develop complex financial models for commercial real estate transactions and utilize market and JLL data/comps to correctly underwrite transactions 

Manage the due diligence process and drive the marketing and closing processes for each transaction 

Maintain constant communication with Producers, the market, and clients 

Leverage marketing insights to assist clients in making decisions related to their business plan and capital structure 

Demonstrate technical proficiency with databases to identify useful data for determining trends and preparing for pitches and meetings 

Review real estate documents (leases, loan documents, appraisals, etc.) to identify potential issues or concerns 

Develop and recommend financing alternatives for Producers 

Build a strong client network within the industry through meetings, events and involvement in real estate trade organizations 

Participate in weekly office meetings with Producers to discuss deal flow, status, market conditions and new client leads 

Maintain strong understanding of how JLL's lines of business work together 

Experience Required 

3+ years of experience in financial analysis environment; mortgage or commercial real estate industry preferred 

Self-motivated, team-oriented, with strong time management skills to prioritize deadlines 

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, quantitative, writing and communication skills 

Ability to interface effectively with clients, including top-level executives 

Strong writing skills with ability to communicate analytical and marketing data effectively 

Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities 

Ability to analyze both qualitative and quantitative information 

Independent worker with a team player attitude 

Education 

Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience) 

Computer Skills 

Intermediate working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Word 

Argus experience a plus 

Database experience a plus 

Environment 

Office setting with computers, copiers, and scanners 

Estimated total compensation for this position:

78,000.00 – 95,600.00 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 .

Location:

On-site –Morristown, NJ

Job Tags:

CMG

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

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

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 full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

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.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.