Real Estate Review Lead Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Vice President - Real Estate Review Lead to oversee appraisal reviews and ensure regulatory compliance across high-stakes transactions. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects while collaborating with teams across EMEA, APAC, and the U.S. Required qualifications include MRICS or equivalent, a degree in real estate or surveying, and extensive commercial real estate valuation experience. Strong leadership and analytical skills are crucial for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• MRICS or equivalent real estate designation is essential.
• University degree in real estate, surveying, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in valuing/reviewing commercial real estate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the appraisal review process for complex transactions.
• Ensure compliance with local/international regulations.
• Manage and prioritize multiple review projects simultaneously.

Skills

Valuation analysis

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in real estate or surveying

MRICS or equivalent designation

Tools

Excel

Argus Enterprise

DCF financial modelling tools

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Vice President - Real Estate Review Lead, where you'll oversee the appraisal review process for high-stakes real estate transactions across commercial and multifamily sectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to ensure regulatory compliance and uphold professional valuation standards. Be part of a global team interfacing with EMEA, APAC, and U.S.-based teams, driving impactful decisions in the real estate industry. As a Real Estate Review Lead Vice President in our Real Estate team, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the appraisal review process for complex transactions. You will ensure that all external valuations meet regulatory requirements and professional standards, providing comprehensive valuation analysis. Your expertise will contribute to the success of our global operations, fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

• Determine the scope of work for valuation assignments, engaging qualified independent valuers.
• Review and analyse valuation reports for secured lending and financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with JPMC policies, local/international regulations, USPAP, FIRREA, and other standards.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative assessments to validate appraisal conclusions.
• Oversee the review process, ensuring timely completion of assignments.
• Manage and prioritize multiple review projects simultaneously.
• Communicate findings and recommendations with senior team members.
• Liaise with consultants across Europe and attend site inspections abroad when required. Professional qualifications: MRICS or equivalent real estate designation (e.g., MAI or AAPI) is essential.
• University degree in real estate, surveying, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in valuing/reviewing diverse commercial real estate in key EMEA markets, with broad understanding of INTL & local methodology.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Argus Enterprise and DCF‑related financial modelling tools.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with ability to apply independent judgement when reviewing third‑party engaged valuations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to manage priorities and multitask effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment. Experience in interfacing with U.S.-based teams.
• Familiarity with international real‑estate markets and regulations.
• Proven track record in appraisal management within the real‑estate sector.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and regulatory environments.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on managing external consultants J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first‑class business in a first‑class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.