Senior Director, APAC CM Research

JLL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate firm is seeking a regional spokesperson to represent its Capital Markets division in Singapore. This role involves engaging with clients and media, leading comprehensive market research, and supervising research staff. Candidates should have at least 10 years of client-facing experience in capital markets, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. Fluency in English is required, with additional languages (Japanese or Korean) as a plus.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of client-facing experience in capital markets.
• Proven track record in managing client relationships and consulting projects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to maximize research opportunities.
• Conduct market research on investment trends.
• Supervise research analysts and generate thought-leadership content.

Skills

Client-facing experience in capital markets

Communication skills

Relationship management

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline

Masters / MBA

CFA / CA or other professional qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Horizon

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers, and find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, technology or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves

Looking to recruit a highly impactful regional spokesperson to represent JLL’s Capital Markets division and engage with clients, media, and conferences.

Market Research & Client Engagement

• Create connected research programs and networks that align locally, regionally and globally
• Undertake comprehensive market research and develop house views on Asia Pacific investment markets across direct, indirect, debt, equity and alternative asset classes
• Engage with senior stakeholders internally and externally to maximize Capital Markets Research opportunities
• Conduct deep transactional research including but not limited to living sectors (multifamily, BTR, student housing, aged care) and alternatives including life sciences, healthcare, data centres, infrastructure and renewable energy and other new economy verticals.
• Support deal‑related research and advise clients on investment trends and capital allocation strategies
• Complete end‑to‑end consultancy work from discovery to strategic solution design and advanced data analysis
• Input into and leverage research outputs across sectors and throughout the organization. Stay connected across various global research and marketing initiatives.

Team Leadership & Content Development

• Supervise research analysts and specialists managing transaction databases and datasets feeding global workstreams
• Produce thought‑leadership content and transform complex data into compelling visual narratives
• Create presentations, reports and executive summaries highlighting key findings and strategic implications

Skills and Qualifications

• 10 years client‑facing experience in capital markets with substantial real estate exposure
• Proven track record managing client relationships and delivering high‑impact consulting projects
• Strong capabilities in Microsoft Office financial modeling and managing large datasets
• Knowledge of business intelligence platforms (Horizon / Tableau / Power BI) preferred but not required
• Experience working across multiple geographies and time zones

• Exceptional written / verbal communication skills with ability to draft impactful messaging and presentations
• Strong relationship management skills for C‑level stakeholders across complex organizations
• Strategic thinking with customer‑centric mindset and creative problem‑solving abilities
• Previous media engagements across digital and print platforms
• High level of financial acumen and analytical skills

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate or related discipline; Masters / MBA highly preferred
• CFA / CA or other professional qualifications desirable
• Fluency in English required; Japanese or Korean highly desirable

Location

On‑site Singapore

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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