Senior Director, APAC Data Centre Capital Markets

About the role

JLL is expanding its Data Centre Capital Markets team and is hiring a Senior Director based in Singapore to lead origination, execution and strategic growth of capital markets transactions across the Asia Pacific region. The role focuses on large-cap, complex data centre deals, typically over $250 million, involving regional and global investor and developer clients. It reports to the APAC Co-Head of Data Centre Capital Markets and works closely with JLL's global Data Centre and Capital Markets leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead large-cap data centre deals ($250M+) from mandate through closing, covering structuring, negotiation and coordination of internal and external stakeholders across APAC and international markets.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client and investor communications throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Oversee investment memoranda, strategic proposals, pitchbooks and other client-facing materials that present investment theses and value drivers.
• Facilitate and manage cross-functional due diligence workstreams, including technical, legal, environmental and financial, across jurisdictions.
• Lead or supervise the development and validation of complex financial models used for valuation, underwriting and scenario analysis.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial real estate, with a focus on capital markets, investment sales or M&A.
• Background in corporate finance, investment banking or investment brokerage strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of large-cap data centre, real estate or M&A transactions with significant international or cross-border experience, especially in APAC, North America or EMEA.
• Deep understanding of real estate investment structures, development products and transaction mechanics.
• Established network with institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms, REITs and data centre operators across Asia and beyond.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business or a related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.

The role is on-site in Singapore. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all requirements.