Senior Analyst, Energy & Sustainability Research (New York, NY)

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Senior Analyst, Energy & Sustainability Research - Global

The Senior Analyst will join JLL's Energy & Sustainability research team, bringing deep knowledge of energy markets and the energy transition to analyze how changes in energy supply, infrastructure and policy are reshaping commercial real estate investment and operations. Partnering closely with JLL's Energy Advisory and Sustainability teams, this role translates energy market intelligence into actionable insights for investors and occupiers. The Senior Analyst will report to the Global Research Director, Energy & Sustainability, and will collaborate with various stakeholders across different business lines and/or alternative property sectors.

The Senior Analyst will work in collaboration with a cross-functional team of industry, property sector and business line researchers. This role will lead research projects spanning energy transition and sustainability trends globally, with a primary focus on the Americas - tracking energy policy developments, decarbonization strategies, ESG investment flows and climate-related economic themes to produce insights that define JLL's market position.

JLL Research consists of 570+ full-time professionals globally, working as the largest research group in the real estate industry and among the best of any worldwide professional services firm. Our mission is To create clear competitive advantage for our clients through the strategic use of accurate data, market insights and innovative thinking from around the world. We tell the real estate story, define the market and inspire action.

What this job involves

• Monitor grid infrastructure developments, capacity constraints, and reliability trends to assess their implications for real estate energy strategy and occupier decision-making
• Track emerging energy technologies - including small modular reactors, geothermal, long-duration storage and demand flexibility - and evaluate their potential impact on commercial real estate energy procurement and operations
• Serve as a key research point of contact for JLL's Energy Advisory and Sustainability teams, partnering on strategic client deliverables and insight pieces
• Monitor renewable energy pipelines, energy policy, carbon markets and regulatory developments to build timely, data-driven narratives on energy transition trends across real estate markets
• Partner with the research team and sustainability leaders to develop bespoke data analysis and research that advances JLL's thought leadership on energy transition
• Establish and regularly update national decks across key markets in the Americas covering key areas of the energy transition
• Synthesize energy and sustainability market developments into recurring research outputs - including talking points, newsletters and slide decks - that keep business leads and clients current on energy transition trends
• Produce bespoke, project-specific client deliverables and content for business leads to leverage, partnering with local market researchers, applying energy-market expertise to support active pitches and transactions
• Work in close collaboration with sustainability research regional leads and broader Insights team, discuss strategic research objectives and execute on bespoke research for use in pitches and presentations

Desired skills and experience for this job

• Bachelor's degree in energy, environmental studies, economics, finance or a related field
• Two to five years of experience in energy markets, energy transition or sustainability research
• Working knowledge of US energy market structures, renewable energy development, energy procurement and decarbonization strategies
• Familiarity with carbon markets, emissions accounting frameworks or energy policy and regulatory developments
• Strong quantitative skillset with ability to identify insights and trends through data analysis
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
• Comfort with AI tools and a proactive mindset toward optimizing research workflows
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with ability to translate complex energy topics for real estate investors and occupier audiences
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment with senior stakeholders
• Collaborative working style with ability to operate both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative and driven professional environment

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

70,000.00 - 90,000.00 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.

Location:

On-site -Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, 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 may 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

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