Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales compared to JLL Capital Markets

I am writing to gain more insight on the exit opportunities and compensation of working at JLL vs Walker and Dunlop. As well as a comparison between Investment Sales and Capital Markets. The market and deal flow for both offers seems to be Top Notch.

What do you think is a better option in terms of compensation and exit opportunities? 

 

I interned at both in their capital markets groups. Both firms have great brands- JLL’s is undoubtedly stronger nationally but quality of brokerage shops are always on a market specific basis. WD is heavy in the multifamily space, JLL has groups in all asset classes. Depends on the producer for your group but both firms are great. If it’s a primary market I would guess JLL will be stronger but in Orange County WD is killing it right now

 

Compensation should be in line for both positions. Capital markets team generally have more deal flow, but lower fees and vice versa for IS. If you're comparing institutional teams for either side compensation should be relatively the same. Not familiar with either team you mentioned but try to get a sense of what the average deal size is for each. The one working on larger deals is going to lead you with more connections to larger institutional buy side firms, and will be an easier transition. And yes you can go from debt/equity placement to an equity acquisitions role relatively easy. It is far easier to change from debt to equity,  especially at a junior level, than this website would make it seem. 

 
Most Helpful

Velit voluptatem maiores perspiciatis debitis voluptas qui. Dolores numquam quas et et delectus id voluptates. Pariatur ipsum nam accusamus non eum voluptatum.

Quis ullam quia molestias necessitatibus facere ullam. Delectus quisquam quia maxime odit eum tempora non dolor.

Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Lazard Freres No 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 18 98.3%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 04 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (20) $385
  • Associates (91) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (68) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
9
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
10
Linda Abraham's picture
Linda Abraham
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”