Head of Research Department

• Competitive Salary Package – A competitive compensation package aligned with your expertise and leadership experience.
• Commission & Performance Bonus – Additional earning opportunities based on individual and business performance.
• Career Growth – Opportunities to take on greater leadership responsibilities as PRIME continues to expand.
• Executive Exposure – Direct collaboration with PRIME's leadership and key decision-makers.
• Industry Visibility – Opportunities to represent PRIME in client meetings, conferences, media, and industry events.
• Build the Function – Freedom to shape and strengthen the Research & Advisory business.
• Cross-Functional Exposure – Work closely with Brokerage, Advisory, Investment, and other business units.
• Thought Leadership – Establish yourself as a trusted voice in the Philippine real estate industry.
• Entrepreneurial Culture – Work in a dynamic environment that values initiative, innovation, and ownership.
• Meaningful Impact – Turn market insights into strategies that directly influence PRIME's growth and client success.

As the Research Head for PRIME Philippines, you will be a strategic leader responsible for spearheading the development and execution of the company's research and advisory initiatives. Your role will be instrumental in generating timely and insightful real estate intelligence that supports PRIME's business development, client servicing, and thought leadership efforts. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external clients, and media to deliver market-driven insights that shape real estate decisions and promote PRIME Philippines as a top-tier real estate advisory firm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Market Research & Intelligence

• Conduct in-depth market research to track and analyze trends, forecasts, and developments across commercial real estate sectors: office, retail, industrial/logistics, residential, hospitality, and mixed-use.
• Monitor macroeconomic indicators, demographic data, infrastructure developments, and policy changes that impact the real estate market.
• Identify market gaps and emerging opportunities to guide internal strategy and external client advisory.

2. Client-Facing Advisory & Strategic Support

• Lead client-facing research engagements including market feasibility studies, highest-and-best-use analysis, and location strategy reports.
• Present findings directly to clients, investors, and stakeholders in a clear, data-backed, and strategic manner.
• Translate data and trends into actionable recommendations that align with clients business goals and investment criteria.
• Support brokerage participating in client meetings, pitches, and presentations.

3. Data Collection, Management & Analysis

• Oversee the acquisition and maintenance of proprietary databases and research tools.
• Develop data collection frameworks for compiling and verifying real estate metrics such as rental rates, vacancy rates, absorption, cap rates, and yields.

4. Publications, Reports & Media Representation

• Lead the publication of market reports, white papers, newsletters, and other research outputs on a semi-annual and ad hoc basis.
• Ensure research outputs are insightful, well-structured, visually engaging, and aligned with PRIME's branding and quality standards.
• Represent PRIME Philippines in media interviews, webinars, conferences, and industry events as a thought leader in real estate trends and insights.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work hand-in-hand with other departments such as Brokerage, Investment, Marketing, Corporate Solutions, and Project Management to support their key result areas (KRAs) through data-driven inputs.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions to ensure research supports business growth and service innovation.

6. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated with global research methodologies and tools to enhance the department's capabilities.
• Explore partnerships with academic, government, or private institutions for joint studies and information-sharing.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must have at least 10 years of experience in a research-related position that covers real estate properties and developments
2. With at least 3 years of leadership experience.
3. Must possess a Degree in Economics, Statistics, Real Estate Management, and Applied Mathematics.
4. With a Master's Degree in Economics, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics is an advantage
5. Experience in research is preferred, especially with commercial real estate experience
6. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and ability to process and analyze data; strong writing skills are required
7. Excellent project management skills
8. Excellent organizational skills.
9. Solid written and oral communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively