VP, Investment Research

This Opportunity Our Asia Pacific region is seeking a Vice President to join the firm’s Investment Research group in Hong Kong or Tokyo. This position involves research into economic, capital markets, and property market trends in support of the firm’s investment strategies in private equity, debt, and real estate securities. Research is an integral part of the investment process at Heitman and the focus of significant corporate resources. Responsibilities Collect and analyze data on property markets, capital markets and economic trends in major Asia Pacific markets, with particular emphasis on Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia Translate high‑level economic and market trends into relevant insights for portfolio performance and investment strategy Create and maintain content and charts that convey economic or market trends in a compelling manner for client presentations Work alongside the acquisition team on prospective property acquisitions, including assessments of local market conditions and trends, competitive properties and identification of risks/opportunities Write the market summary for annual business plans for properties within the Heitman‑managed Asia Pacific portfolio Write white papers and Thought Leadership pieces on market trends and their investment implications Interact and work collaboratively with senior management and clients in person and on conference calls Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, or a related field. An advanced degree or CFA designation is a plus 7 to 10 years in real estate research, consulting, finance or economics (candidates with other backgrounds that demonstrate strong research and writing skills will also be considered) Prior experience within the commercial real estate industry is preferred Experience covering multiple markets across the Asia Pacific Region is preferred Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and oral communication skills A highly developed ability to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously Fluency in Excel, PowerPoint and data visualization Comfort with creating, maintaining and manipulating databases Intellectual curiosity and integrity Willingness to work independently on short deadlines Fluent and able to write reports in English Japanese, Korean, or Mandarin language skills are a plus We are looking for great candidates who have a unique combination of experiences, traits, and talents. We couldn’t describe you in a list of bullet points, so consider this posting a conversation starter. If you check some, but not all, of our boxes, we still want to talk Please apply for this role if much of this job description describes you. Right Company, Wrong Role? Check out our other opportunities or refer a friend The Firm Founded in 1966, Heitman is a global real estate investment management firm. Our mission is to lead the evolution of real estate through investments that fulfill the needs of people and communities in a world of constant change. To learn more about our organization and culture, click here. Total Rewards (Benefits & Perks) At Heitman, we believe that our success is driven by the success of our team members. That’s why we use market data to ensure competitive compensation for every role, reflecting our commitment to investing in our team. In addition, all of our team members are bonus eligible and participate in a generous annual bonus plan, with the percentage varying based on your role and level, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and rewarded. When we grow, you grow In alignment with our People First core value, we offer rewarding careers that focus on both personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to helping you and your family thrive, both in the office and at home. To support this, we provide competitive compensation and a leading‑edge, human‑centric benefits package. Click here to view the details of our benefits. Additional Information Candidates applying for roles requiring travel must hold a valid, non‑expired driver’s license. Equal Employment Opportunity Heitman is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr