Associate | European Living Sectors

Knight Frank is recruiting an Associate to join our European Living Sectors team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of the real estate investment market, collaborating with teams across our European offices to deliver best-in-class advisory services.

We are the world’s leading independent international property consultancy, headquartered in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. Established in 1896, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 20,000 people in 487 Offices across 53 Territories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple European offices, including France, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Benelux, Nordics, and Italy.
• Lead and manage the deal marketing process from inception to completion.
• Conduct financial underwriting, due diligence, and transaction execution.
• Perform in-depth real estate, company, and market analysis, leveraging support from junior team members across London and Europe.
• Develop investment theses based on thorough research, market insights, and analytical expertise.

Skills & Experience:

• A strong commitment to building a career in real estate finance, with a particular focus on housing.
• Highly proficient in quantitative and qualitative deal analysis, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong market research skills and a passion for contributing to strategic planning and idea generation.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with a strong sense of personal accountability.
• A team player eager to contribute to the growth of Knight Frank’s European housing advisory platform.

Qualifications & Languages:

• 2-3+ years of experience in commercial real estate, either on the buy-side or sell-side.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel modelling and underwriting.
• Interest in leveraging new technologies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Fluency in a European language, with a preference for French and/or Spanish.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team at a globally recognised firm. If you’re dedicated to real estate investment and eager to contribute to the future of the European living sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Knight Frank’s market-leading advisory team.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals and provide equal opportunities for everyone. We also offer reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates have a fair chance during the recruitment process.

If you have any questions in relation to this position ahead of considering an application please reach out to the Knight Frank Talent Acquisition team on recruitment@knightfrank.com.

Company

Knight Frank is the largest independent property consultancy in the world and, by the nature of being a partnership, our decisions are made by and for our people with a focus on long-term impact.

Our purpose - to work responsibly, in partnership, to enhance people’s lives and environments - means that we empower our people to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to think differently about how we can make the difference through our work and behaviour.

A true partnership is a balanced one and we are committed to making our business inclusive, giving people the opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the individual value they bring.