Senior Associate, Real Estate Advisory Group

Kroll; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroll's Real Estate Advisory Group in London seeks a Senior Associate to deliver independent commercial property valuations for institutional and corporate clients. You will inspect properties, analyze leases, assess market data and develop valuation reports to high professional standards, supporting senior staff and clients across the UK and Europe.

The role requires ARCS Registered Valuer status or eligibility, 3+ years’ post-qualification experience, and strong skills in Argus and Excel.

Qualifications

• RICS Registered Valuer status or eligibility and willingness to obtain registration immediately on joining.
• Minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience in commercial property valuation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake commercial property inspections independently across the UK.
• Review and analyse leases, tenancy schedules, title information and other property documentation.
• Assess market rents, yields, capital values and other valuation assumptions.
• Prepare valuations for assets and portfolios per RICS Global Standards and Kroll requirements.
• Build valuation models using Argus Enterprise, Argus Developer and Excel.
• Apply valuation methodologies including comparable, investment, residual and DCF.
• Prepare clear, accurate valuation reports.
• Manage valuation instructions from information gathering to delivery.
• Communicate with clients regarding requirements, findings and progress.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines; support junior colleagues.
• Contribute to proposals, client relationships and business development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical capabilities

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

RICS Registered Valuer status / eligibility

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Argus Developer

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Real Estate Advisory Group | London, United Kingdom | 21014549

The Real Estate Advisory Group (REAG) within Kroll provides clients with expert advice across a range of property asset classes throughout the UK and Europe. We support a variety of client requirements, including financing and secured lending, purchase price allocation and M&A support, financial reporting, agency, due diligence and property restructuring.

An opportunity currently exists to join our market-leading valuation advisory team as a Senior Associate, providing independent commercial property valuation advice to institutional and corporate stakeholders, property companies, investors, lenders and other professional advisers.

Navigating Responsibilities:

• Undertake commercial property inspections independently across the UK.
• Review and analyse leases, tenancy schedules, title information and other relevant property documentation.
• Assess market rents, yields, capital values and other relevant valuation assumptions.
• Prepare rental and capital valuations for individual assets and portfolios in accordance with applicable RICS Valuation Global Standards and Kroll quality requirements.
• Build, maintain and review valuation models using Argus Enterprise, Argus Developer and Microsoft Excel.
• Apply appropriate valuation methodologies, including comparable, investment, residual and discounted cash flow approaches, where relevant.
• Prepare clear, accurate and well-supported valuation reports.
• Manage valuation instructions from initial information gathering and inspection through to analysis, reporting and delivery.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding information requirements, assumptions, findings and progress.
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities, ensuring work is delivered to the required quality and within agreed deadlines.
• Support junior colleagues through day-to-day guidance, knowledge sharing and review of work, as appropriate.
• Contribute to proposals, client relationships and business-development initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate:

• RICS Registered Valuer status, or eligibility and willingness to obtain registration immediately upon joining.
• A minimum of three years’ relevant post-qualification experience, ideally three to five years.
• Practical commercial property valuation experience, with the ability to undertake assignments independently and with limited supervision.
• Experience inspecting commercial properties and identifying the physical, occupational and locational factors relevant to value.
• Ability to analyse leases, tenancy schedules, rental evidence, investment transactions and other relevant market information.
• Sound understanding of the principal methods of commercial property valuation and experience preparing professional valuation reports.
• Practical experience using Argus Enterprise and/or Argus Developer, together with strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical capabilities, supported by close attention to detail.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in communicating directly with clients and managing day-to-day relationships.
• An interest in artificial intelligence, automation, data analytics and emerging digital tools within real estate valuation would be beneficial.
• The right to work in the UK and the ability to travel for property inspections and client assignments, as required.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions - Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As part of One Team, One Kroll, you’ll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximise our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

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