Associate, Living Capital Markets - Student Housing

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Associate for the Student Housing - Living Capital Markets team in London. The role focuses on underwriting development and investment opportunities, providing transactional support and detailed real estate appraisals.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of knowledge in the student housing investment market, with valuation or capital markets experience, and strong analytical and communication skills for client reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of knowledge of the student housing investment market.
• Valuation, operational or capital markets experience.
• Experience in development and investment, with focus on student markets.
• Strong team ethos with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication to prepare client reports and presentations.
• Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing financial performance.
• Effective project management to meet tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist growth of the Student Housing - Living Capital Markets business through strategic client engagement.
• Prepare reports and marketing material for underwriting pipeline opportunities and potential new acquisitions.
• Financial modelling and appraisal of opportunities.
• Liaise with professionals across internal and external networks to source investment opportunities.
• Support buy and sell side positions with directors in the business.
• Work across EMEA and broader Living Capital Markets as the role evolves.

Skills

Student housing investment knowledge

Valuation / capital markets

Development & investment experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Team player

Job description

## Associate, Living Capital Markets - Student HousingApply: On-site: London, GBR: Full time: Posted Today: REQ516300**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**.Our people at JLL 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 for our Student Housing - Living Capital Markets business line.About JLLWe’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specialising in real estate. We help organisations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.If you’re looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you’ll be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL!Role PurposeWe are seeking an Associate to support the growth of the Student Housing - Living Capital Markets business line. The position would suit someone with a background in student housing either having worked within an operator, valuation business or having a strong knowledge of the Student Housing market. Having a working knowledge of the wider residential market as well as a high attention to detail and strong client relationship management skills will also be required.The primary function of the role is to assist the Student Housing - Living Capital Markets business line in underwriting development and investment opportunities and providing transactional support, where appropriate.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing the transaction team with a detailed understanding of real estate appraisals and helping present these to our clients. The role is analytically focused and would ideally be suited to someone with strong valuation skills.What this job involvesAssisting in the growth of the Student Housing - Living Capital Markets business through strategic client engagement, advising on acquisition and disposal opportunities whilst acting as a trusted client advisor.Preparation of reports and marketing material for a variety of purposes, including underwriting pipeline opportunities and potential new acquisitions.Financial modelling and appraisal of opportunities.Liaise with professionals across internal and external networks to source investment opportunities.Ability to run and support both buy and sell side positions either standalone or directly with directors in the business.Increasingly varied role within both EMEA and wider Living is also part of the medium term opportunity.Primarily reporting to the Head of UK Student Housing.Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have:2-3 years of knowledge of the student housing investment market.Valuation, operational or capital markets experience.,Experience in development and investment, with a focus on working knowledge of the student investment markets and local market dynamics.Strong team ethos with excellent communication skills and ability to work with key internal and external stakeholders.Excellent oral and written communication skills, to prepare client reports and presentations in a clear mannerStrong analytical skills, with experience of reviewing operational financial performance and financial statements.Confidence to present logical and reasoned arguments to support your underwriting but the ability to work within a team environment.Effective project management skills, working to tight timelines and prioritising tasks to ensure timely reporting to our clients.Enthusiasm, with a strong sense of commitment to a career in a growing/dynamic/fast-paced part of the business.Every day is different, and in all these activities, we’d encourage you to show your ingenuity.Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of JLL. We believe in recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing all our employees with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, political belief, disability or long-term health condition.We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process and employment accessible to candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Please do feel able to be open about this at any point during the process and our recruitment team will work with you to establish the most appropriate adjustments. We are keen to support all our employees with juggling their work, personal and family commitments and alongside our approach to flexible working, we have a comprehensive parental transition support programme to assist parents during the early months and years of parenthood.JLL Ltd is a Living Wage accredited business, as we believe a fair day’s work deserves a fair days pay. To find out more about our Living Wage accreditation please go here http://www.jll.co.uk/united-kingdom/en-gb/about/living-wage?Devicechannel=default.What you can expect from us.You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay.Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...Apply today at jll.com/careers.