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Jonathan Bayfield

Head of UK Real Estate Research, Real Assets

Main responsibilities

Jonathan leads the UK Real Estate Research team. He has a significant role in influencing individual funds’ investment strategies as well as leading the house location strategy. He is also part of the senior team that challenge and give guidance on investment and portfolio construction decision-making, working across equity, debt and long income mandates. As part of his role, he also manage the thought leadership and insight program for the wider Real Assets Research team.

Experience and qualifications

Prior to joining Aviva Investors, Jonathan worked in JLL’s EMEA Research and Consulting team. Jonathan obtained an MSc in Real Estate from Reading University's College of Estate Management and a BSc in Geography from University College London. He also holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and is a committee member for AREF’s Research and Information Committee and an active member of ULI, SPR, BPF and CREFC.