Associate, Valuation Advisory

• Conduct comprehensive valuations of flex-living and student housing (PBSA)  properties using DCF and comparative methods.
• Prepare detailed valuation reports for institutional lenders, investors, and fund managers.
• Analyse rental markets, occupancy trends, and student demographic data.
• Analyse comparable transactions, rental data, and operational performance metrics.
• Review and assess development appraisals for student housing projects.
• Monitor market performance and prepare quarterly valuation updates.
• Primarily work across Southern Europe but also willing to undertake tasks across EMEA.

• In collaboration with JLL Research and Strategy team, track Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and other European Flex-living and PBSA market trends and performance metrics.
• Develop expertise in Flex-living and PBSA markets and valuation drivers
• Maintain databases of comparable transactions and rental evidence.
• Prepare market commentary and sector insights for clients.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting student housing and residential sectors.

• Participate in client meetings and presentations alongside senior team members.
• Respond to client queries and provide technical valuation support.
• Assist in preparing pitch materials and client proposals.
• Support relationship management activities with institutional investors, private equity funds, and lending institutions.
• Contribute to new business development initiatives through research and proposal preparation.

• Ensure all valuations comply with RICS Red Book and local regulatory standards.
• Participate in internal quality review processes.
• Assist in evaluating investment risks including operational performance, regulatory compliance, planning constraints, and market cyclicality.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial outputs across client deliverables.
• Research ESG considerations and sustainability factors impacting valuations.
• Maintain CPD requirements and professional development.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across different experience levels and service lines across EMEA.
• Participate in internal training programs and professional development initiatives.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practice development within the team.

• Core Valuation Expertise : 3+ years’ experience in property valuations with demonstrable knowledge of DCF, income, cost, and comparable methodologies.
• Strong understanding of development appraisal principles and ability to articulate valuation approaches confidently to clients.
• Sector Knowledge & Experience : Background in Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and residential sectors preferred but not essential.
• Technical & Analytical Skills : Advanced Excel proficiency with experience building financial models for property valuations and investment appraisals. Strong grasp of financial data analysis, comparable transactions, and rental market metrics.
• Client-Facing Capabilities : Confident presentation skills with ability to participate meaningfully in client meetings and pitch presentations.
• Language Requirements : Fluent in both German and English (essential for this EMEA-focused role).

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