Full-Time

Early Analyst Development Program

Real Estate Investment Management

Posted on 9/23/2025

Deadline 10/17/25
LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management

Global real estate investment management firm

Compensation Overview

$85k - $90k/yr

+ Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Real Estate (1)
Required Skills
Market Research
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • BA/BS degree in real estate, finance, accounting, or economics or related field with strong record of academic achievement, with a graduation date in December 2025 or June 2026.
  • Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Responsibilities
  • Active role in a variety of special projects within the defined framework of the program, involving hands-on experience and rotations through key departments - your days will be filled with fast-paced on-the-job training and development as a vital part of the team.
  • Exposure to a variety of asset classes including office, industrial, retail, and multifamily property investments that span various risk profiles and geographic regions.
  • Perform property level analysis for the firm’s direct real estate investments and aid the team in acquiring, monitoring, and improving the performance of commercial real estate investments.
  • Shadowing and project responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: market research, support underwriting efforts for debt/equity opportunities, financial analysis and modeling, risk analysis and valuation, drafting investment memos, portfolio monitoring, analysis and valuation, ad-hoc projects, presentations, and other duties as appropriate.
  • Gain proficiency in the business practices, operations and procedures in each department rotation, acquiring knowledge, skills and experience required to advance to a professional role at LaSalle.
  • Observe, learn, and apply departmental procedures to become familiar with the functions of each department.
  • Develop a solid knowledge of the business lines, including the business plans, products, and processes and build a solid knowledge of the firm’s strategies and follow established investment policies and procedures.
  • Meet with Program Manager and mentors on a regular basis to discuss rotation results and performance feedback, business priorities, career development, etc.
  • Provide feedback to Program Manager about rotations, special projects, etc, contributing to continuous improvement of the program.
  • Participate in formal and informal mentor and peer resource opportunities.
  • Efficiently execute research and analytical tasks, leveraging internal and external resources.
  • Attend formal training classes, completing all assigned courses and participating in extensive self-learning.
  • Meet with senior leaders, soaking in their experience and insights, while developing your own skills based on their guidance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated interested in financial services, real estate or investment management.
  • Strong computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Financial acumen and analytical abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Self-starter must be organized and able to work independently.
  • Ability to prioritize work and multi-task, with a strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to perform under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Campus involvement/leadership experience.
  • Previous internship or co-op program experience preferred.
LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management

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LaSalle Investment Management manages real estate investments for a diverse set of clients, including pension funds, insurers, governments, corporations, and individuals. It provides equity and debt investments across property types such as office, retail, industrial, and residential, with a global footprint in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The firm earns mainly through management fees based on assets under management and performance fees when investments hit target returns. As an independent subsidiary of Jones Lang LaSalle, it combines global real estate reach with specialized investment management to help clients build diversified portfolios and pursue attractive returns while managing risk.

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Total Funding

$2.1M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Asia Pacific rental growth accelerates from constrained supply and Tokyo/Seoul office recovery.
  • $495M QuadReal industrial partnership adds 3.3M sq ft U.S. portfolio in key centers.
  • $700M real estate debt strategy secures commitments for multifamily and industrial loans.

What critics are saying

  • Office vacancies surge erodes Berlin Charlottenstraße 82 returns from government downsizing.
  • UK hotel oversupply hammers Ruby Stella occupancy and yields in 12-18 months.
  • JLL solvency crisis from CRE defaults freezes LaSalle's $86.9B AUM funding.

What makes LaSalle Investment Management unique

  • LaSalle leads affordable housing with Ginise and Winning overseeing 150,000+ units.
  • Raised $370M Property Planet Protection Fund targeting 30% energy reductions via retrofits.
  • Appointed Peter Sibilia to head U.S. transactions with 25+ years and $10B deals experience.

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Company News

ESG Today
Mar 26th, 2026
LaSalle raises $370M for real estate decarbonization fund targeting 30% energy reductions

LaSalle Investment Management has raised $370 million for its Property Planet Protection Fund (Lp3F), aimed at delivering decarbonisation solutions across commercial real estate portfolios globally. The fund targets properties requiring capital expenditures to improve energy use intensity and reduce carbon emissions whilst creating long-term value. The fund will adopt a "brown-to-green" approach, focusing on retrofitting existing buildings, with some ground-up developments. LaSalle targets double-digit value-add returns and energy use intensity reductions exceeding 30%. Investors include the Development Bank of Japan, California State Teachers' Retirement System, an international pension plan, and LaSalle itself. The firm will partner with JLL to leverage capabilities across energy, sustainability and property management to support the fund's strategy aligned with Paris Agreement targets.

PR Newswire
Mar 2nd, 2026
LaSalle Names Peter Sibilia as Head of U.S. Transactions

LaSalle names Peter Sibilia as Head of U.S. Transactions. Mar 02, 2026, 12:01 ET CHICAGO, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - LaSalle Investment Management ("LaSalle"), the global real estate investment manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Sibilia as Head of U.S. Transactions, effective March 2. Based in New York and reporting to Richard Kleinman, Chief Investment Officer for the Americas, Mr. Sibilia will lead LaSalle's U.S. transactions platform. He will partner with portfolio management, asset management, research, and investor relations to drive sourcing, underwriting, and investment execution. The U.S. Transactions team was previously led by Pat Pelling, who now serves as Portfolio Manager of LaSalle Property Fund. Mr. Sibilia brings more than 25 years of real estate investment experience across equity and debt investing, transaction execution, and platform leadership. He joins from Rithm Capital, where he served as Managing Director and CEO of Adoor Residential, a large single-family rental platform, where he led investment strategy, portfolio performance, and operating execution. Previously, he was Partner and Head of Investments at GreenBarn Investment Group, overseeing acquisitions and asset management across complex and special situation investments. He also spent over 15 years at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, where he held senior acquisitions leadership responsibilities and executed more than $10 billion in transactions across core, value-add, and opportunistic strategies. Mr. Sibilia is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Seton Hall University. He is also a CFA Charterholder. Richard Kleinman, Chief Investment Officer for the Americas at LaSalle said: "Pete brings deep transactional experience and a disciplined approach to capital deployment across market cycles. As market activity accelerates, his leadership will enhance our ability to source selectively, underwrite rigorously, and execute on opportunities that provide attractive value across our investment portfolios." Brad Gries, Chief Executive Officer of LaSalle, said: "Pete is a highly accomplished investor and leader with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex investments and market environments. As we expand our U.S. transactions capabilities, his experience will help drive disciplined growth and position LaSalle to deliver strong investment performance for our clients." Peter Sibilia, Head of U.S. Transactions at LaSalle, added: "In today's environment, successful transactions require insight, relationships and disciplined execution. LaSalle brings all three, and I look forward to building on that foundation as we continue to grow our U.S. transactions capabilities in order to continue enhancing investment performance." About LaSalle Investment Management | Investing Today. For Tomorrow. LaSalle Investment Management, a subsidiary of JLL, is a globally integrated, diverse real estate investment manager. On a global basis, LaSalle manages US$86.4 billion of assets in private and public real estate equity and debt investments as of Q3 2025. LaSalle's client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors a diverse range of investment vehicles, including separate accounts, open- and closed-end funds, public securities and entity-level investments. Media Contacts: Doug Allen Dukas Linden Public Relations [email protected] +1-646-722-6530 SOURCE LaSalle Investment Management

GCM Grosvenor
Jan 8th, 2026
GCM Grosvenor Announces Appointment of Cara Fixler as Chief Human Resources Officer

GCM Grosvenor announces appointment of Cara Fixler as Chief Human Resources Officer. CHICAGO, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG), a leading global alternative asset management solutions provider, today announced that Cara Fixler has joined the firm as Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Fixler will oversee all aspects of the firm's global human resources strategy, including talent development, recruitment, employee engagement, and organizational culture. Ms. Fixler joins GCM Grosvenor from LaSalle Investment Management, an operationally independent subsidiary of Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), where she most recently served as Head of Human Resources, Americas. In that role, she led HR strategy for a region spanning more than 300 employees and approximately $30 billion in assets under management. With more than 20 years of HR leadership experience, Ms. Fixler brings a deep understanding of workforce strategy in complex, global organizations. Her background includes senior HR roles across sectors including real estate, healthcare, industrial, and financial services. Earlier in her career, she held leadership positions at AbbVie and General Electric, where she helped shape high-performing teams and fostered inclusive, mission-driven cultures. "Cara brings a people-first leadership philosophy that aligns with our culture and the talent-driven nature of our business," said Michael Sacks, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GCM Grosvenor. "Her experience integrating talent strategy with organizational growth will help us continue to develop our people and strengthen our value proposition." "I am excited to join GCM Grosvenor, a firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to cultivating exceptional talent," said Ms. Fixler. "I look forward to partnering with leaders across the organization to support the firm's continued growth and to advance initiatives that help our people thrive." Ms. Fixler holds a B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota and will be based in the firm's Chicago headquarters. About GCM Grosvenor GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $87 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies. The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 50 years and is dedicated to delivering value for clients by leveraging its cross-asset class and flexible investment platform. GCM Grosvenor's experienced team of approximately 560 professionals serves a global client base of institutional and individual investors. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney. For more information, visit: gcmgrosvenor.com. Media Contact Tom Johnson and Abigail Ruck H/Advisors Abernathy [email protected] / [email protected] 212-371-5999

LaSalle
Dec 10th, 2025
LaSalle's ISA Outlook 2026: Asia Pacific real estate rewrites the script

LaSalle's ISA Outlook 2026: Asia Pacific real estate rewrites the script. * SINGAPORE AND TOKYO (December 10, 2025) - Investors in Asia Pacific real estate are entering a new act in the global market story as long-standing assumptions about trade, demographics and inflation give way to more intricate plotlines, according to the Asia Pacific chapter of the ISA Outlook 2026 published by global real estate investment manager LaSalle Investment Management ("LaSalle"). LaSalle's ISA Outlook 2026 frames the next stage of the real estate cycle not as a sequel but as an original story. With repricing catching up with other regions, debt markets stabilizing and new supply constrained, conditions are aligning for renewed rental growth and investment momentum. While 2025 may have felt like a "false dawn", LaSalle sees 2026 as the moment when the global market moves from retelling old narratives to writing new ones. Within that storyline, Asia Pacific is emerging as a central character driving the early chapters of recovery. Borrowing imagery from Hollywood classics, the Asia Pacific chapter likens the region's shifting investment landscape to Back to the Future's leap into the unknown, a moment when "there are no roads" and investors must chart fresh paths through an environment defined by protectionism, divergent growth and structural transformation. Asia Pacific's near-term GDP growth is outperforming earlier expectations, driven by resilient exports and consumer confidence, and improving real spending in key urban markets despite persistent inflation. Structural and cyclical shifts remain uneven across countries but fiscal policy is emerging as a critical buffer against trade headwinds. The extent of future stimulus will hinge on each government's fiscal capacity, political room and ideological willingness to intervene, factors that currently align most for economies with proactive policy traditions and adaptable long-term plans. Echoing Interstellar's theme of exploration, the report urges investors to look beyond traditional sector labels to decode local fundamentals, acknowledging that each market operates within its own gravitational field. Asia Pacific real estate is moving past one-size-fits-all narratives toward more granular, insight-driven strategies. Office, logistics and living sectors now follow distinct market forces shaped by demand, regulation and supply pressures. With construction costs climbing and financing tightening, success increasingly hinges on adaptability. "Asia Pacific's real estate markets are evolving beyond familiar narratives," said Eduardo Gorab, LaSalle's Co-Head of Asia Pacific Research and Strategy. "Shifting trade dynamics, divergent demographics, and fiscal adaptability have created an investment environment that resists simple labeling. This isn't just the start of a new cycle - it's the start of a different kind of cycle, one that rewards conviction built on analytical rigor and flexibility guided by local insight." The report identifies six major themes shaping investment outlook across the region: * Trade links rebalancing: Supply chains are deepening regional integration to reduce exposure to tariff shocks. * Supply staying in check: Cost inflation and higher financing costs will continue limiting new development. * Living sector resilience: Essential, needs-based housing demand is pushing residential rents ahead of inflation. * Improving office fundamentals: Tokyo and Seoul remain strong, with early signs of recovery in Australia. * Inbound momentum to Japan: Strong tourism and a weak yen fuel hospitality outperformance. * Knife-edge liquidity: Transaction recovery remains selective, heightening the value of flexible capital. Japan features prominently as it "takes the red pill," transitioning from decades of deflation into a more inflationary, growth-oriented market. "Japan's emergence from its deflationary past marks a fundamental shift in how growth and income are realized in real assets," said Makoto Sakuma, LaSalle's Co-Head of Asia Pacific Research and Strategy. "The opportunity lies not in short-term price adjustments but in long-term behavioral change - rethinking rent structures, embracing active management and aligning real estate to genuine economic momentum. The rules of engagement themselves are being rewritten." Brian Klinksiek, LaSalle's Global Head of Research & Strategy, added: "As capital markets stabilize and fundamentals strengthen, the challenge today in global real estate is to identify which markets and sectors will lead the next recovery. Asia Pacific stands out in this transition - its diversity is driving innovation in strategy and capital deployment that will drive outcomes in the new real estate cycle." ENDS About LaSalle Investment Management | Investing Today. For Tomorrow. LaSalle Investment Management, a subsidiary of JLL, is a globally integrated, diverse real estate investment manager. On a global basis, LaSalle manages US$88.5 billion of assets in private and public real estate equity and debt investments as of Q2 2025. LaSalle's client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors a diverse range of investment vehicles, including separate accounts, open- and closed-end funds, public securities and entity-level investments. For more information, please visit www.lasalle.com, and LinkedIn. NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results. Company news Dec 08, 2025 LaSalle recognized in Pensions & Investments' "Best Places to Work in Money Management" 2025 marks the 10th year LaSalle has received this prestigious recognition. Dec 03, 2025 LaSalle announces global leadership transition Brad Gries to become Global CEO and Tim Kessler assumes the role of President. Dec 02, 2025 LaSalle announces $495 million strategic industrial partnership with QuadReal The high-quality, state-of-the-art US portfolio of 11 assets totals 3.3 million square feet across major population centers. See all

Rockpoint Group
Nov 6th, 2025
Rockpoint Buys Eight-Building Industrial Portfolio for $142m

Rockpoint buys eight-building industrial portfolio for $142m. The firm has completed 16 industrial acquisitions since 2020. Rockpoint has acquired an eight-building industrial portfolio in Richmond, Virginia, for $142 million, according to a source familiar with the deal. Rockpoint has deployed equity from Rockpoint Real Estate Fund VII in similar transactions. The manager launched the opportunistic vehicle in 2021 and held a final close on $2.7 billion in 2023, according to affiliate PERE data. The eight-building shallow-bay buildings total nearly 1.1 million square feet. The portfolio is 97 percent occupied and is next to Richmond International Airport. Rockhill Management, Rockpoint's property service affiliate, will manage the assets. Since 2020, the Boston-based firm has completed 16 industrial acquisitions, adding 15 million square feet of industrial space to its portfolio. The Boston-based manager invested in its hometown earlier this year, purchasing an industrial facility in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, for $120 million. This year, PERE Deals has seen several managers invest in Virginia industrial. Last week, LaSalle Investment Management purchased a warehouse in South Chesterfield for $70.5 million. In March, Prologis picked up an industrial property in Northern Virginia from Elion Partners for $76.5 million. Rockpoint has $22.5 billion of private real estate assets under management, according to PERE Deals data. The firm places 15th in the 2025 PERE 100 ranking of private real estate's top managers.

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