Associate

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   We are looking for an Associate to join or Self Storage Valuation team to be based in our London office.SummaryAn exciting role in a growing team for a valuation specialist or highly analytical and financially literate candidate servicing clients across Europe for a leading and highly regarded specialist operational real estate valuation team.The role involves the delivery of loan security and accounts valuations, feasibility studies, pricing support and consulting work for a range of external clients and internal stakeholders (including debt and corporate finance teams).Responsibilities and Duties:Take on projects with a good level of individual responsibility, asking questions where necessary but being able to present draft numbers/report ready for discussion with colleagues and deliver within agreed deadlines.Manage own timescales/workload and communicate these to colleagues,  managers and stakeholders as appropriate.Proactively seek further assignments and/or contribute to other projects when capacity permits.Demonstrate initiative starting with basic admin tasks and aiming to demonstrate this at higher levels.Examples at a basic level: e.g. checking LOE matches fee quote, checking main report reflects LOE and bases of value etc. Making sure comps have been analysed and included in our deal database.Higher levels: checking how our valuation assumptions compare with other, similar valuations we have done, deals we are aware of, high level checks such as cost v revenue, sentiment vs other sectors etc. i.e. do the key metrics of this valuation sound right in the wider context?Team player with demonstrable commitment to helping achieve the team's goals in terms of fees, professional standards and client service.Delivering market insight reports to clientsMaintaining a high standard of client service and deliveryAssisting in generating new business by preparing fee quotes, pitches and/or market reports;Build network both internally and externally, ensuring the team continues to be engaged both with other sector teams and clients we may only work with intermittently.Note: making contacts at junior levels is also beneficial.Project manage deliverables where the inputs from teams in other sectors or geographies are required.Key Skills requiredMRICS qualificationPractical understanding of commercial property and valuations (ideally with an understanding of discounted cashflows but not essential);Financial modelling skills and experience with Microsoft Excel are essential, knowledge of Argus Enterprise desirable;Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook essential. Strong data manipulation skills in Excel is essential.Attention to detail and strong analytical skillsStrong writing and verbal communication skills and comfortable with report writingAbility to plan and deliver projects within agreed timeframes A desire and urgency to deliver high quality reports and client serviceLocation: On-site –London, GBRIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements.  We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table If you require any changes to the application process, please email or call +44 (0) to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. 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