Senior Manager Equity Advisory

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The Equity Advisory group is fully integrated within JLL’s Asia Pacific Capital Markets platform, providing clients with a seamless solution for corporate advisory, M&A and capital placement services, supported by deep real estate expertise. Due to client demand, we are currently looking to hire a Senior Manager, based in Singapore, to help grow our Equity Advisory business. Reporting to the Executive Director, Equity Advisory- Asia Pacific, this role offers a unique opportunity to help impact the growth of our corporate finance business throughout the Asia Pacific region. The successful candidate will have a high degree of responsibility for supporting transactions/projects and being responsible for the execution of all day-to-day aspects. In addition to pursuing and supporting the execution of corporate finance transactions across the region in various alternative real estate asset classes, the successful candidate’s key responsibilities will be, but not limited to:

Core Client Coverage and Relationship Management

• Support in developing and implementing strategic plans for each core client, identifying their specific needs and potential opportunities.
• Help to establish and maintain a regular schedule for client touchpoints and follow-ups.
• Prepare tailored market insights and investment opportunities for each core client in partnership with senior internal stakeholders.
• Utilise the CRM system to track client interactions and pending actions.

Transaction Execution

• Support the preparation, origination and execution of large-scale sales and recapitalization mandates in the region, with a focus on the logistics sector across South East Asia.
• Lead the preparation of valuation models and perform a variety of key analyses including ROIC, accretion and dilution, comparable company and discounted cash flow etc. In addition, you will play the key analytical role in analysis of impending and ongoing transactions.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential sellers and buyers in the logistics real estate market.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential deals, ensuring regular communication with key stakeholders.
• Establish standardized processes for deal execution to ensure efficiency and consistency.
• Build and lead a team with specialized knowledge in logistics real estate.

Capital Markets Strategy

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute the Equity Advisory Capital Markets coverage and mandate execution strategy.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies to capitalize on the recovering APAC market, particularly in office and logistics sectors.

Market Analysis and Thought Leadership

• Monitor and analyze key indicators of market recovery in the office and logistics sectors.
• Conduct and supervise thorough market research on the logistics sector in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key players in the office and logistics sectors.
• In partnership with research and senior leaders, oversee the preparation of market reports and forecasts to position the firm as a thought leader in the industry.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in corporate finance or investment banking, with at least 4 years focusing on real estate transactions.
• Experience on deal execution across the SEA market.
• Proven track record in supporting origination and execution of large-scale real estate transactions, particularly in the logistics and office sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of the Asia-Pacific real estate market, with a particular focus on Singapore and SEA.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain high-level client relationships.
• Experience in implementing and utilizing CRM systems.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. 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.

About JLL: We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world.