At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead retail investment campaigns and manage financial modelling for high-profile transactions.
- Company: Join JLL, a leader in real estate shaping a better world.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance incentives, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with access to global networks and ongoing professional development.
- Why this job: Make an impact on significant retail transactions with a top-tier team.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in commercial real estate with strong financial modelling skills.
The predicted salary is between 123300 - 150700 $ per year.
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About JLL Retail Capital Markets: JLL's Retail Capital Markets team is Australia and New Zealand's leading advisor on shopping centre and retail investment transactions, ranked #1 for transaction volume in 2025. We advise institutional investors, listed REITs, unlisted wholesale funds and private capital on the acquisition and divestment of retail assets across the full spectrum - from neighbourhood and convenience retail to major regional centres.
The Opportunity: This is a senior hire into a high-performing, market-leading team. The Director, Analyst will be a key analytical and operational conduit between the agency team and JLL's internal support functions - including the senior analyst, junior analyst and marketing and operations personnel - ensuring every stage of a campaign is executed with precision and rigour. The successful candidate will be a credible, commercially astute operator with demonstrated experience across retail investment transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Campaign Management: End-to-end delivery of retail sale and marketing campaigns, across three distinct phases: Pitching for New Business. Collaborate with the agency team and internal support functions to prepare market-leading sales pitches for prospective mandates. Contribute financial modelling, comparable transaction analysis and market positioning to pitch documentation. Present confidently to clients.
- Closing and Due Diligence: Work with the agency team to formulate closing strategy and advise the vendor on the preferred purchaser selection. Spearhead the due diligence period following conditional exchange - managing RFIs, coordinating between vendor and purchaser teams and providing regular milestone reporting.
- Modelling & Underwriting: Develop and maintain detailed financial models for retail assets using Forbury, including DCF analysis, capital expenditure modelling, lease expiry profiling and cap rate/yield analysis.
- Business Development: Build and maintain relationships with clients across the institutional landscape, including listed REITs, unlisted wholesale funds and private capital groups.
- Internal Team Leadership & Coordination: Manage and mentor the retail capital markets analytical and operations team, comprising a Senior Analyst, Junior Analyst and a Marketing & Operations professional.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
- Essential: Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial real estate, with a demonstrated track record in retail capital markets, investment sales or a closely related discipline.
- Desirable: Experience on major retail transactions. Existing network across listed REITs, unlisted wholesale funds and institutional capital groups.
What JLL Offers: The opportunity to work on Australia's most significant retail capital markets transactions alongside a market-leading agency team. A collaborative, high-performance culture with genuine scope for career progression. Access to JLL's global platform, international capital networks and industry-leading research capabilities.
Location: On-site - Sydney, NSW
Senior Analyst/Associate Director, Retail Investment in Sydney employer: Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
At JLL, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and innovation, while our comprehensive benefits package—including generous parental leave, health insurance discounts, and opportunities for career advancement—ensures that our employees thrive in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant city, our premium offices and active social club provide a dynamic workplace where you can connect with like-minded professionals and make a meaningful impact in the real estate industry.
Contact Details:
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated Recruitment Team
