Capital Markets Graduate

Property Finance & Investment Graduate Programme at JLL, a 24–36-month trainee programme focused on real estate investment analysis, financial modelling, market research, transaction analysis, client presentations, and investment opportunities while working toward RICS Chartered Surveyor status.

What this job involves:  

Our graduate programme will provide you with first-hand experience while working towards a professional qualification.

You’ll join us on a 24-to-36-month trainee programme, working towards Chartered Surveyor status with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). (Property Finance and Investment route).

Anyone with a degree can join this programme, irrespective of discipline, as we are focused on training you to becoming a qualified and well-rounded professional. If you do not have an RICS accredited Real Estate degree, you may complete a fully funded master's degree (MSc) in Real Estate Investment and Finance at Henley Business School (University of Reading). You will be fully supported by both JLL and the University throughout your academic journey.   

What your day-to-day will look like:

• You’ll get involved in real work from day one that will help clients achieve their ambitions

• You’ll complete qualitative and quantitative analysis of real estate and corporate business opportunities, including financial modelling, transaction structure analysis and positioning

• You’ll support with market analysis, JLL performance statistics, underbidder analysis and presentations to include maintaining a team capability deck

• You’ll learn how to manage JLL’s proprietary databases and research resources, including Global Capital Flows (GCF) data

• You’ll be part of a client facing and be responsible for parts or even whole project workstreams, as well as contributing to ideas that we’ll present to our clients

• You’ll produce market materials to support sale opportunities, and client materials to support buying opportunities

• You’ll help track investor and marketing contacts and produce client reports

• You’ll take part in regular training in business skills, technical knowledge, and professional development to support your growth

What you’ll get from us:

We know that your unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

At JLL, we want everyone to feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential, and here are just some of the ways we’ll make that happen.

• Support from us – The Early Careers team will be with you every step of the way during your programme. Your manager and team will also be there to guide you day-to-day.

• Support from your buddy – You’ll be paired with a peer on a similar pathway to you who will be there to answer any questions and guide you.

• Training opportunities for everyone – No matter your experience or role, both our Early Careers and Learning teams will provide you with lots of ways to improve and develop your skills, from managing stakeholders and clients to report and pitch writing.

• Surveying qualification support – You’ll take part in various workshops to build your knowledge and skills for your Chartership assessment. You will be designated a mentor who will support you throughout the programme

• Dress for your day – Each day will be different, so we trust you to dress according to what you’re doing. For example, if you’re meeting clients then it’s important to dress smartly to reflect the great work we do, and we encourage you dress more casually when you don’t.

• Competitive salary – As an accredited Living Wage employer, we are committed to paying you a wage that is fair and competitive to the industry we work in.

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays each year – We encourage you take breaks from work and hope you use this time to recharge regularly throughout the year.

• 2 paid volunteer days each year – We feel it’s important to give back to the communities around us. JLL set up events with specific charities and organisations which you can get involved with, such as our work with schools. Or you can use your days to support a charity or local organisation of your choice.

• Wide range of employee benefits – You can take advantage of them, which include a well-being support and resources, exclusive discounts, pension, private medical healthcare, dental insurance, employee assistance programme, season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, mortgage advice, and more.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Degree - Bachelor’s or Master's degree in any subject, but these subjects and similar topics will help you in the role: Finance, Economics, Business Management, Finance and Investment, or Real Estate Management.

• An interest in the property industry and how we can shape its future

• You’ll be confident in communicating verbally and in written format to help with preparing and delivering client presentations

• Strong numerical and analytical skills as you’ll be working with lots of quantitative data and analysing this information to provide decisions on approaches for investments

• Project management skills, so you can balance lots of work and ensure work is followed through to the end and completed on time

• A curious mindset so you can learn and grow with us

• A passion to contribute your thoughts, create fresh ideas, and challenge yourself to do more than you think you could

Right to work in the UK:

• You will need to have permanent right to work in the UK, with no time restrictions or limited working hours. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas, including Graduate Visas beyond the programme

If you want to kick start a career where your work is valued, your passion is shared, and your development is supported, then join JLL.