Head of Research, Portugal

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
What this job involves
Shape, lead and execute a connected, holistic Research and Strategy offer in Portugal.
Partner with JLL business leadership to develop and embed the research platform, program, and output.
Actively contribute to business development and strategic growth priorities.
Be an active regional spokesperson for JLL, through traditional and new media and conference organisations
Scope and deliver key market and thematic research reports providing a unique house view on market drivers and influencers, ensuring deliverables and themes are aligned with business strategy and wider global research programmes
Maintain extensive knowledge of the macro and micro factors affecting Portugal, delivering insightful and fresh analysis, covering socio-economic, technological, sustainability and other key drivers of change.
Provide and present compelling analysis, strategic insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders and clients, partnering closely with business teams in Portugal and more widely across EMEA to build holistic narratives.
Proactively position research to enable our business and clients to leverage this knowledge for strategic decision-making.
Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator including being personally client facing and externally focused on new business efforts.
Connect and collaborate with aligned teams and colleagues across EMEA and globally.
Every day is different, and in all these activities, we’d encourage you to show your ingenuity.
Fluent Portuguese and English (desirable)
A minimum of 10 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry; a recognised industry figure
A strong awareness of technology and its impact on people, space, place and capital
Proactive and strategic thinking and ability to lead research initiatives, align research with the business, and innovate on research output
Clear bias towards continued innovation, data and digital
Strong analytical mindset and skills, including financial analytics experience
Advanced interpersonal, writing, presentation and communication skills
A self-starter with a proven track record in effectively setting and executing strategy
Prior experience of successfully managing in a matrix organisation and complex regional /global projects
Strong communicator and ability to manage senior stakeholders
Ability to inspire colleagues across the network, in generating ideas and deliverables
Proven, wide-ranging experience of leading, managing and executing strategy mandates and client projects
A strong team player
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.