Head of Corporate Real Estate Europe

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world's leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative and supportive work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Avaloq as Head of Corporate Real Estate Europe overseeing our offices in the UK, Luxembourg, Germany, and in the near future, the USA. Managing the portfolio, you will be tasked with providing a productive, safe, healthy and well-maintained 'world or work' for Avaloq employees. With your forward-thinking and strategic approach, you will successfully manage lease contracts and relocation projects, injecting your creative and industry-specific knowledge when collaborating with vendors and contractors. Leading a team of 5-10 people, you will foster an environment of passion, curiosity and knowledge sharing to augment team productivity and standards.

• Negotiating commercial and legal terms of lease agreements.
• Overseeing site selection, interior fit-out and relocation projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborating with and presenting to diverse audiences from contractors and interior designers to landlords and vendors.
• Demonstrating leadership and providing updates and presentations to senior Avaloq stakeholders including the Group COO.
• Exercising knowledge of physical security workplace and health and safety practices, including evacuation procedures and related initiatives which align with audit requirements.
• Imparting your expertise of current trends, understanding of materials and critical thinking to the team and peers in other regions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in the Corporate Real Estate industry in a leadership capacity.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Management, or equivalent.
• Driving change and identifying opportunities for improvement using an analytical and strategic approach.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment with offices in diverse geographical regions.
• Ability to work independently on several concurrent projects in different locations.
• Proven track record of overseeing financial management and budget control.

It would be a real bonus If you had:

• A background in interior design, architecture or workplace planning.
• Experience serving as a member of a Crisis Management Team.
• German language skills (B1 Level +).

Additional Information

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.