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

Head of Capital Markets Research | APAC