PGIM is the diversified asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). With $1.2 trillion in assets under management, and 47 offices spanning 18 countries, PGIM is among the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest asset managers. Comprised of six self-governing asset management divisions, each PGIM business offers a distinct workplace culture that aligns with the firm\xe2\x80\x99s ultimate objective: to provide premier service to our clients while fostering an inclusive workplace culture that is rooted in trust, respect and equality.

About PGIM Real Estate

As one of the largest real estate managers in the world, PGIM Real Estate strives to deliver exceptional outcomes for investors and borrowers through a range of real estate equity and debt solutions across the risk-return spectrum. PGIM\xe2\x80\x99s Global Research team consists of 15 researchers based in Europe, the U.S. and Asia Pacific. The team\xe2\x80\x99s primary objectives are to (1) support and improve investment decision-making throughout the business, and (2) maintain a research-based culture and image for the firm. We engage in practices that ignite positive environmental and social impact, while pursuing activities that strengthen communities around the world. As a member of our team, your ideas and collaboration will spark meaningful impact for our investors, borrowers, and your colleagues. We welcome your insights and are focused on developing your skills within our world-class organization.

About the role \xe2\x80\x93 Principal Responsibilities

The Position

PGIM Real Estate Investment Research team is looking for a Senior Associate/Vice President to support the Asia Pacific real estate business. The candidate will report to the Head of Investment Research, Asia Pacific, and will be based in Singapore. Responsibilities

• Primary tasks will be tracking the regional, national and local property markets, analyzing and reporting on current real estate trends and movements, forecasting real estate conditions i.e. rental growth and returns, and integrating both proprietary and third-party research inputs into the investment and view formation process.
• Responsible for building, maintaining the consistency of and improving quantitative models and data analyses, including rental growth forecast models and market model portfolio processes. Being the key person contributing to the preparation of and presenting at the bi-annual Investment Strategy Meeting and Forecasting Day.
• Work closely with the acquisitions, portfolio management and asset management functions to provide up-to-date opinions on proposed transactions and insight into relevant markets, modelling assumptions and growth projections/trends.
• Work with the Head of Asia Pacific Research to determine independent research market view for new acquisition, write up this view i.e. the market section in the IC paper and present the research view in the IC meeting.
• Work closely with the Head of Asia Pacific Research to analyze emerging investment themes and develop market-level investment convictions in order to provide strategic guidance for forming investment strategy for existing portfolios and for product/business developments.
• Proactively thinking about new ideas, new investment strategies and new perspectives on the investment market outlook. Work closely with the Head of APAC Research to formulate new initiatives for the research team \xe2\x80\x93 both in Asia Pacific and Globally \xe2\x80\x93 to improve the efficiency of research process and quality of the research outputs.
• Responsible for writing-up the market section in periodic reports for various mandates. Assist with the development of investor marketing materials including presentations and pitchbooks.
• Contributing to the production of reginal and global research publications including the Quarterly Insights and Global Outlook.
• Being a senior member of the team, sharing responsibility to develop junior team members and being the \xe2\x80\x9cgo-to\xe2\x80\x9d person for colleagues in the investment team across the region when it comes to market data and research insights.
• Collaborate with other research colleagues in Europe and the US on global research projects including contribution to the global research publications.
• Assist with various client requests.

Skills and Qualifications

• Applicants should have at least a first degree or higher in a relevant field such as economics, finance and/or real estate.
• Applicants should have 5 to 10 years of relevant research experience in Asia Pacific, covering multiple real estate markets and sectors.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong writing and communication skills - capacity to communicate investment strategies to both internal and external parties in presentations.
• Ability to organize and to lead research projects.
• Ability to adopt a collaborative/collegial approach to problem resolution with other teams.
• Fluent in English. A second Asian language would be an advantage.

Our Culture

Prudential is focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don\xe2\x80\x99t just accept difference\xe2\x80\x94we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career and their future. We encourage employees to utilize the internal \xe2\x80\x9cSkills Accelerator\xe2\x80\x9d to hone their skills and explore the opportunities available to them within Prudential. For more than 140 years, Prudential Financial Inc. has helped individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. Today, we are one of the world\'s largest financial services institutions with operations in the United States, Asia and Latin America. We also have one of the most recognized and trusted brand symbols: The Rock \xc2\xae, an icon of strength, stability, expertise, and innovation. For more information, visit www.prudential.com .

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