Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Transaction Analyst

JLL is seeking a Senior Transaction Analyst to support our team for a major client portfolio. The role will be based in either the Denver or San Francisco office with a minimum of three days in-office presence required.

As a Senior Transaction Analyst, you will lead analytical support for Transaction Managers in executing lease transactions for key clients. You will report directly to the Hiring Manager while managing operational and administrative processes.

• Strategic data management and oversight across client and internal systems
• Support in development of requests for proposals, letters of intent, and other transaction materials
• Advanced financial analysis including NPV, IRR, cash flow modeling, and lease rate optimization
• Development and support in financial modeling for various scenario planning / strategic plans
• Resolve financial model issues, address improvement concepts and ensure operating accuracy
• Support on lease versus buy analysis
• In-depth market research, competitive analysis, market survey development, analysis and quality assurance
• Detailed and consistent proposal comparisons and recommendations
• Implementation of quality assurance protocols for transaction materials
• Support implementation and execution of process improvement initiatives
• Budgeting and forecast support via internal JLL tools
• Support for closing out transactions in JLL systems, tracking of payments
• Understand the client’s key business drivers and ensure alignment with deliverables
• Help ensure the account team is high performing and efficient
• Improve team performance by being a self‑starter and presenting new ideas
• Learn and understand the client’s processes and develop presentations, design and executive storytelling
• Business intelligence (PowerBI, Tableau) skills for data visualization
• Holistic strategic analysis integrating multiple capital planning variables
• Framework development and creative problem‑solving
• Strategic translation role synthesizing cross‑functional inputs
• Time allocation signal showing 50%+ strategy work

• Bachelor’s degree (business, finance, economics, or related field preferred)
• Proven analytical expertise with both qualitative and quantitative information
• Meticulous attention to detail while maintaining strategic perspective
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Expert proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities
• Knowledge of real estate terminology, transaction processes, financial modeling and basic strategy initiatives
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage numerous initiatives and projects concurrently
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative in problem‑solving
• Advanced ability to prioritize competing demands in a dynamic environment
• Proven ability to work independently and lead team initiatives
• Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities and assignments

• 3 – 5+ years of relevant experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial real estate fundamentals
• Expertise with complex commercial lease structures
• Proficiency with CoStar and other specialized real estate databases
• Real estate license a plus
• MBA

Estimated compensation for this position:  –  USD per year. This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

On‑site – Chicago, IL;
Denver, CO;
San Francisco, CA;
Washington, DC

• 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
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at  This email is only to request an accommodation.

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