Global Financial Services Industry Lead- PDS

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Global Financial Services Industry Lead – Project & Development Services

JLL is seeking a visionary Global Financial Services Industry Leader to spearhead our Project & Development Services division's strategic expansion in the financial sector. This pivotal executive role will drive market penetration, revenue growth, and service innovation across our global Work Dynamic accounts while elevating our value proposition for financial institutions. The ideal candidate will operate at the nexus of financial services expertise and project development solutions, orchestrating cross-functional teams to deliver transformative outcomes for global portfolios. Position location is flexible with preference for proximity to major US financial hubs.

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Influence

• Architect and execute a comprehensive global strategy that positions JLL as the preeminent project delivery partner for financial institutions worldwide
• Cultivate a sophisticated industry intelligence ecosystem that anticipates emerging trends in financial services real estate, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience
• Establish thought leadership platforms that showcase JLL's distinctive capabilities in navigating complex financial sector challenges across diverse global markets across global Work Dynamic Accounts
• Embody and amplify JLL's core values—teamwork, excellence, ethics—through authentic servant leadership that resonates throughout the organization

Client Portfolio Optimization & Revenue Growth

• Spearhead enterprise-wide project development services business development initiatives targeting Tier 1 global financial institutions, with accountability for revenue growth, margin expansion, and market share advancement
• Leverage sophisticated account intelligence to identify strategic diversification opportunities within existing client relationships, systematically expanding JLL's service penetration
• Plan complex, multi-disciplinary solutions that address the unique challenges facing global financial institutions, from regulatory compliance to operational resilience
• Cultivate C-suite relationships within target organizations, positioning JLL PDS as a strategic advisor
• Implement rigorous pipeline management protocols leveraging Salesforce analytics to forecast growth trajectories and optimize resource allocation

Financial Services Sector Expertise

• Translate deep industry knowledge into actionable insights that enhance JLL's PDS service delivery models for banking, investment management, insurance, and fintech clients
• Orchestrate cross-functional solutions that address specialized requirements for retail banking, office, data centers, wealth management suites, and other mission-critical environments to deliver construction project management at the highest level across all asset types
• Leverage market intelligence, technology and reporting to plan, forecast and deploy capital across the financial services sector, aligning JLL's resource strategies accordingly

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

• Institute governance frameworks that ensure consistent project delivery quality across global delivery teams while maintaining flexibility for market-specific adaptation
• Partner with practice leaders to integrate specialized capabilities—sustainable design, project controls, development advisory—into cohesive client solutions
• Implement sophisticated risk management protocols tailored to financial sector engagements, mitigating exposure while enabling innovation on construction project delivery
• Drive adoption of advanced analytics and project intelligence systems that enhance delivery efficiency and provide clients with real-time performance visibility
• Establish key performance indicators that align with financial services clients' strategic imperatives, demonstrating quantifiable impact beyond traditional project management metrics

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in business, finance, architecture, engineering or related field, with specialized knowledge of