Intern Strategic Consulting

Job description / Role

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.

About JLL - We're JLL. We're a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. We're a Fortune 500 company. We work across 80 countries, in 280 different offices, with a team of over 77,000 individuals. And we look after a property portfolio of over 4 billion square feet, all on behalf of our clients. If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions - join us at JLL!

What this job involves

The HBU Taskforce is a newly established vertical within the consulting team. The focus of this team is on conducting Highest and Best Use (HBU) studies and feasibility analyses for individual plots of land. Unlike teams working on large-scale or mega projects, this taskforce specializes in smaller-scale, targeted developments.

Key responsibilities of the HBU Taskforce

• Market research and analysis: Conducting thorough market research and benchmarking to understand the best use of the land.
• Site visits: Performing detailed site visits and analysis to gather essential information for development planning.
• Development briefs: Creating development plans and briefs for clients, which detail what type of projects should be developed (residential, hotel, retail, office, etc.), the number of units, positioning (high-end, mid-range), and classification (5-star, 4-star).
• Financial feasibility: Running financial analysis to ensure that the project is commercially viable.

By following this structured approach, the HBU Taskforce helps clients make informed decisions about the best use of their property and whether the development plan is financially feasible.

Job summary/goals

Strategic management consultants advise organizations about key strategic issues concerning restructuring and progression, as well as how to improve profitability, competitive advantage, share value and efficiency. Our consulting practice will help you learn data gathering techniques from primary and secondary sources, site analysis, analyzing qualitative data to uncover industry trends, and creating detailed client reports. You will be working with a high-performance team, developing multi-tasking, problem-solving, research and analytical skills. An intern in this department would assist in all the above.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Assist the consulting team on client assignments, key tasks include market research, financial analysis, report writing, presentation, participation in internal and external meetings.
• Market research may require travel within the region subject to visa issues in order to conduct field research.
• Support the consulting team in preparation of client pitches, presentations and proposals.
• Contribute to the successful execution of other research and marketing initiatives as needed.
• Report to the head of strategic consulting as well as to the respective assignment leads on an ongoing basis.

Skills and competencies

General competencies

• Strong analytical background with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks.
• Ability to coordinate tasks in accordance with priorities.
• Show proof of rigor and autonomy when working.
• Ability to work to meet deadlines, even when timeframes are demanding.

Professional competencies

• Good report writing skills in MS Word.
• Ability to prepare succinct PowerPoint presentations.
• Excellent understanding of MS Excel and modelling.
• Corporate email communication.
• Internet search.

Other competencies

• Willingness to take on new challenges.
• Efficiently use words to communicate complex ideas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, preferably also in Arabic and French (selection criteria will first and foremost depend on caliber and profile rather than language skills).
• Be capable of managing stress and accepting constructive feedback.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline or post graduate in real estate or finance.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the real estate industry.

Sound like you? To apply you need to be a graduate in any discipline. However, preference will be given to real estate graduates with a masters from an internationally reputed school.

What you can expect from us? You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Location

On-site - Dubai, ARE

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!

About the Company

In the Middle East and North Africa, Jones Lang LaSalle is a leading player in its real estate markets including the hospitality sector. The firm has worked in over 22 Middle Eastern and North African countries and over the last year has advised clients on more than $120 billion worth of real estate, hotel and hospitality development.

We continually create value for our clients and partners by challenging conventional thinking and employing innovative investment solutions. The rapid pace of change in the region creates significant opportunities, challenges and complex decisions for investors.

Jones Lang LaSalle is recognized as having leading real estate and hospitality expertise with a leadership team that has held senior positions with some of the largest real estate developers, hospitality companies and corporate groups in the Middle East and internationally.