Director, Equity Advisory Fund Distribution
Job Summary
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
Our people at JLL 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 peopleand empowering them to thrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
JLLs APAC Equity Advisory team delivers strategic real estate advisory services to corporate and institutional clients across mergers & acquisitions strategic portfolio reviews joint ventures and capital raising initiatives. A core component of our offering is supporting clients in raising equity capital through a range of structuresincluding primary fund launches secondary unit trades joint ventures club deals separately managed accounts and recapitalisations.
We are seeking a Director Equity Advisory Fund Distribution to lead investor coverage and distribution efforts for indirect real estate investment strategies across the Asia Pacific region. This role is pivotal in connecting JLLs transactional mandates with institutional capital ensuring seamless execution and enhancing our market leadership in private real estate fundraising.
Key Responsibilities
Investor Coverage & Fund Distribution
Proactively cover mid-sized and smaller institutional investors across APAC with an appetite for passive indirect real estate exposure (e.g. global/regional commingled funds SMAs). Target investor types include pension funds insurance companies credit unions and investment consultants/gatekeepers.
Coordinate outreach to non-APAC mid-sized institutions interested in APAC-focused indirect strategies (inbound APAC flow) in close collaboration with JLLs Global Funds Distribution team.
Maintain and continuously update a dynamic investor databaseincluding contact details mandates allocation preferences and feedbackand share actionable intelligence regularly with the broader APAC Capital Markets team.
Mandate Execution Support
Serve as a central coordination point for Equity Advisory (EA) fundraising mandates: manage roadshow calendars capture detailed call notes track follow-ups and ensure deal teams have timely accurate investor feedback.
In select cases take on project management responsibilities for EA mandatesoverseeing timelines materials and internal alignment to drive efficient execution.
Participate in and support client roadshows investor meetings and marketing presentations as needed.
Partner closely with internal stakeholders.
Fostering Collaboration
At JLL we encourage an infusion of collaborative ideas and in this role you will champion and endorse this. Youll be working with various people across the business including the Australia/New Zealand Capital Markets team (Investment Sales & Advisory) the Debt Advisory Team the Global Investment Banking team The Capital Markets Pursuits Team the Global Funds Distribution Team to maximize business opportunities and implement best practices.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum of 1012 years of relevant experience in real estate fund distribution capital raising institutional sales or investor relationspreferably within real estate private equity investment banking or a global real estate advisor.
Proven network of relationships with institutional investors across APAC (pension funds insurers family offices gatekeepers).
Deep understanding of indirect real estate investment structures (funds JVs SMAs secondaries) and the capital raising lifecycle.
Track record of successfully supporting or leading fundraising processes that resulted in closed transactions.
Personal Attributes
Self-Starter: Capable of independently driving initiatives from concept through execution with minimal supervision.
Influential Collaborator: Highly effective at building trust and alignment across complex matrixed organisations. Known internally as a go-to partner who elevates team performance.
Dynamic & Results-Oriented: Thrives in a fast-paced opportunity-driven environment; energized by market dynamics and client challenges.
Exceptional Communicator: Articulate persuasive and adept at tailoring messaging for diverse audiencesfrom institutional CIOs to internal deal teams.
Location:
On-site SingaporeIf this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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About Company
Provides business consulting; investment banking services including corporate finance and investment advisory on mergers and acquisitions; asset management services including fund, portfolio and wealth management; real estate property management and brokerage services.