Senior Director Living Asia

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Pioneer JLL's first dedicated Living sector role in Asia, representing a strategic expansion for the firm across Student Accommodation (PBSA), Senior Living, Co-Living, Social/Affordable Housing, and Corporate/Workers Accommodation. Reporting into the CEO for JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group Asia Pacific, this leadership position will establish JLL as the premier advisory firm in Asia's emerging Living sector through thought leadership, investor relationship development, and transaction execution. You will partnering with the wider Capital Markets team to drive growth across all strategic Asian markets.
**Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to**:
Establish JLL as the thought leader for the Living sector throughout Asia
Develop relationships with key real estate investors pursuing Living strategies in Asia
Create and maintain a comprehensive CRM database of Living investors, platforms, and operators
Collaborate with Equity and Debt Advisory teams on platform development, joint ventures, and capital raising
Source new capital for Living investments and transactions
Lead complex cross-border and portfolio Living transactions
Direct research and marketing initiatives with Capital Markets specialists
Leverage expertise across JLL teams including Hotels & Hospitality, Capital Markets, Research, and Strategic Consulting
Execute fee-generating advisory and strategy assignments
Build and develop a specialized Living sector team across Asia
Experience
8-12 years of investment sales and advisory experience specifically in the Living sector
Strong analytical capabilities and financial acumen
Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management
Extensive personal network that can be leveraged for business opportunities
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Team-oriented leadership approach
Advanced understanding of financial concepts, statements, and valuation techniques
Experience mentoring and developing junior colleagues
Highly organized with ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Creative problem-solver with strong logical thinking skills
Excellent business English proficiency (written and verbal)
This role presents an exceptional opportunity to shape JLL's Living sector strategy across Asia and build a new specialist team in an emerging asset class.
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. 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.