Head of Capital Markets Research | APAC

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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

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!

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. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.