Head of Capital Markets Research | APAC

JLL is seeking a dynamic, high-impact Head of Capital Markets Research, APAC to serve as the regional spokesperson and thought leader for our APAC Capital Markets division. This senior leadership role combines deep market expertise with client and industry engagement, media representation, and team leadership, driving JLL's research agenda across one of the world's most complex and fast-evolving real estate investment regions. You will shape proprietary research perspectives, influence investor strategy, and elevate JLL's brand through industry conferences, media commentary, and executive-level advisory. The role combines four distinct but interconnected responsibilities.

As a strategic partner to the business, this individual works alongside capital markets leadership to ensure research is directly connected to commercial priorities, providing the insight, intelligence, and analytical framework that sharpens client conversations, supports business development, and informs strategic decision-making across APAC.

As a team leader, they build, develop, and inspire a high-performing research function, setting the agenda, maintaining the highest standards of analytical rigor, and ensuring the team is consistently producing work that reflects the quality and ambition of JLL's capital markets platform.

As a thought leader, they are a credible, authoritative voice on real estate capital markets, bringing a clear point of view on the forces shaping investment strategy, capital flows, and market dynamics across APAC and globally. Their work shapes how clients, media, and the broader market understand and navigate the investment landscape.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Market Research & External Engagement

• Create connected research programs and networks that align locally, regionally and globally
• Produce comprehensive market research and develop research perspectives 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
• Oversee and contribute to deep transactional research across Office, Industrial/Logistics, Retail, Living sectors, Hospitality, and Alternatives including Infrastructure and Renewable Energy and other new economy verticals.
• Support deal-related research and advise clients on investment trends and capital allocation strategies
• Stay connected across and contribute to various global research and marketing initiatives.
• End-to-end consultancy work from discovery to strategic solution design and advanced data analysis
• Represent JLL as a thought leader and industry expert in client, industry, and media engagements
  
  

Team Leadership & Content Development

• Lead and develop a team of researchers, overseeing data, workflow, and execution of the overarching research strategy
• Produce compelling thought-leadership content and compelling visual narratives with deep analytics
• Create presentations, reports and executive summaries highlighting key findings and strategic implications
  
  

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience & Technical Skills

• 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
  
  

Core Competencies

• Exceptional written, verbal communication, and presentation skills with ability to create 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
  
  

Education

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

Location: Singapore-based with occasional regional travel