Portfolio AdvisoryJLL's Portfolio Advisory business partners with clients across industry sectors to enhance the performance of their real estate portfolios and people. Through a comprehensive global service delivery platform, Portfolio Advisory provides a diverse range of services, strategy and digital solutions that address the entire real estate cycle on a local to global scale for more than 500 clients across 80 countries. JLL is committed to creating, delivering, and managing environments that inspire people to do their best work.
The OpportunityThe Portfolio Strategy & Analytics Leader owns and grows JLL's portfolio strategy, market insights, benchmarking, consulting, and analytics capabilities for Portfolio Advisory clients. This is a builder role: the successful candidate will recruit, develop, and lead a team of strategists and analysts - establishing the standards, tools, and methodologies that make the practice scale.
Beyond building and leading the team, this person is a client-facing strategic advisor, engaging with Portfolio Advisory clients on their most complex portfolio decisions, and a visible face of JLL's capabilities in new business pursuits - leading discovery sessions and presenting directly to prospective clients. The role requires someone equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves on an analysis and standing in front of an executive audience representing the practice.
This position can be based in any major city for ease of collaboration with JLL colleagues and clients.
Primary ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Practice Building- Recruit, hire, and develop a team of strategists & analysts
- Set the strategic direction, standards, and delivery methodology for the portfolio strategy, analytics, insights, and consulting practice
- Manage performance, career development, and capacity planning across a distributed team, balancing centralized expertise with dedicated account support
- Build repeatable frameworks, tools, and playbooks that allow the team to scale delivery quality across a growing client base
- Foster a culture of analytical rigor, client obsession, and continuous learning across the team
Strategic Portfolio Planning & Analytics- Identify opportunities for portfolio rationalization, consolidation, expansion, or geographic repositioning based on business requirements and market dynamics
- Oversee portfolio assessments analyzing location strategy, space utilization, lease expiration profiles, occupancy costs, and operational efficiency for specific markets
- Own the analytics function supporting portfolio strategy - from data infrastructure and modeling approach through to executive-ready outputs
- Direct analysis of complex portfolio data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization
- Oversee development of benchmarking analyses comparing client portfolio metrics against industry standards and best practices
- Set standards for advanced analytics and visualization tools used to communicate insights and recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Lead or contribute directly to high-stakes or high-complexity analyses when the situation calls for it
Market Intelligence & Benchmarking- Own JLL's approach to market insights and benchmarking for Portfolio Advisory clients (in collaboration with Research), ensuring it reflects current market trends, economic indicators, and industry developments
- Provide perspective on emerging workplace trends, hybrid work strategies, and their implications for portfolio planning
- Ensure market research is synthesized into actionable, differentiated insights that inform portfolio recommendations across the client base
Client Advisory & Consulting- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to client real estate and business leaders on their highest-priority portfolio decisions
- Work with Transaction Management and brokers to ensure portfolio strategy recommendations integrate with account execution plans and TM workflow
- Lead strategic planning workshops and executive presentations that facilitate decision-making and build consensus
- Challenge conventional thinking and present innovative solutions that create value and differentiate JLL's portfolio advisory and consulting capabilities
- Translate complex real estate concepts into business language that resonates with C-suite executives and cross-functional stakeholders
Collaboration & Solution Development- Serve as a visible, client-facing representative of JLL's portfolio strategy & analytics capabilities in new business pursuits
- Participate in pitch strategy and delivery, presenting directly to prospective clients alongside account and pursuit teams
- Contribute strategic portfolio, analytics, and consulting expertise to RFP responses and capability presentations
- Develop compelling case studies and thought leadership content demonstrating the practice's strategic capabilities
- Coordinate with JLL Technologies teams to leverage digital solutions and data platforms that enhance portfolio strategy and analytics capabilities
Thought Leadership & Innovation- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in corporate real estate portfolio management and analytics
- Contribute to JLL research publications, white papers, and thought leadership initiatives
- Identify opportunities to enhance and expand the practice's service offerings and differentiate capabilities in the market
- Share knowledge and insights with internal teams to elevate collective expertise
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or related field;
- 10-15 years of experience in corporate real estate strategy, portfolio management, real estate consulting, or related advisory roles, including direct people management
- Demonstrated experience building, leading, and developing teams
- Proven track record developing and implementing portfolio strategies for clients with complex, multi-location portfolios
- Deep understanding of corporate real estate concepts including location strategy, portfolio optimization, workplace strategy
- Strong analytical capabilities with experience developing financial models, scenario analyses, and data-driven recommendations, and comfortable directing or contributing to analyses personally
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence C-suite executives and build consensus among diverse stakeholders
- Experience creating executive-level deliverables including strategic plans, business cases, and board presentations
- Experience leading or significantly contributing to new business pitches and capability presentations to prospective clients
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
- Experience supporting RFP responses and business development activities
Attributes- Team Builder - energized by recruiting, developing, and growing a high-performing team
- Strategic Visionary - able to see the big picture, anticipate future trends, and translate insights into transformational portfolio strategies
- Executive Presence - has the gravitas and sophistication to appropriately command the room and build credibility with C-suite leaders and prospective clients
- Analytical Rigor - obsessed with data and evidence-based decision-making, able to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations and stay close enough to the work to direct it credibly
- Influential Communicator - persuasive storyteller who instills confidence among stakeholders and drives change through compelling narratives
- Client-Obsessed - dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering innovative solutions that create measurable business value
- Collaborative Leader - can bring together various constituents across the organization to drive integrated client solutions
- Intellectually Curious - continuously learning about market trends, industry innovations, and emerging best practices
- Thrives in Ambiguity - can navigate through complex, multi-faceted challenges with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
- Challenger Mindset - comfortable challenging the status quo and presenting unconventional ideas that drive value
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Expected compensation for this position:200,000.00 - 270,000.00 USD per year
Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
Location:On-site -Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, Washington, DC
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 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
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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.
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
