About this Director - Debt Advisory APAC role at JLL
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Role purpose
Lead the origination and execution of debt and structured finance transactions across Asia Pacific, advising clients on structuring and capital raising solutions and connecting borrowers with appropriate bank and non-bank funding sources.
Key responsibilities
- Originate and execute debt / structured finance transactions across APAC, managing the deal from pitch through close.
- Advise clients on financing solutions across the capital stack (e.g., senior debt, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, JV equity) aligned to investment and development strategies.
- Structure funding solutions and source domestic and international capital for APAC-based property investments and developments.
- Build and maintain strong lender relationships across banks and non-banks, leveraging market connectivity to deliver competitive outcomes for clients.
- Partner closely with broader Capital Markets teams across Asia Pacific to deliver seamless client solutions and support major client coverage.
- Provide clients with real-time access to diverse financing sources and deliver reliable execution and market-informed advice.
Experience & qualifications
- Degree qualified in finance, business, economics, or related field
- 10+ years’ experience in debt advisory / structured finance / real estate finance, with a track record in originating and executing transactions.
- Strong understanding of capital structures and financing solutions (senior, mezzanine, preferred equity / JV equity) and how they apply to investment and development projects.
- Demonstrated ability to build senior client relationships and operate effectively across regional stakeholder groups.
- Strong commercial judgement, negotiation skills, and ability to manage complex processes and multiple workstreams through to closing.
Location:
On-site –Sydney, NSWJob Tags:
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