Real Estate - Debt & Structured Finance Analyst

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 team’s client base includes many of the world’s 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 team’s 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 : 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 : Prepare detailed financing memoranda – work with the client, other JLL analysts, JLL directors and JLL’s graphics team to create 30-100-page overviews of financing opportunities, summarising key elements of the financing request, underlying collateral, business plan, market, and sponsorship.
• Lender Outreach : Assist with the marketing of financing opportunities, coordinate lender Q&A’s, track feedback, and assist in lender outreach after gaining experience.
• Loan Execution Analysis : Create detailed quote matrices and analyse options by modelling different terms and structures as financing quotes are received.
• Transaction Management : During the closing process, coordinate all party calls, conditions precedent and help ensure key deadlines are achieved.
• New Mandate Origination : Prepare detailed RFP responses and pitch decks to assist directors in securing new mandates; documents are typically created in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Relevant Research Projects : Lead occasional research projects related to specific sectors, locations or clients as part of day-to-day responsibilities.

What you can expect from us

At JLL, we help you become the best version of yourself by realizing your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being, and providing competitive benefits and pay. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!

Location : On-site – Madrid, Spain. 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.

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