Associate – Valuation Advisory

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.   

JLL es una empresa comprometida con la igualdad de oportunidades entre hombres y mujeres / JLL as a company is committed to equal opportunities for men and women.

Valuation & Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive valuations of flex-living and student housing (PBSA)  properties using DCF and comparative methods.
• Prepare detailed valuation reports for institutional lenders, investors, and fund managers.
• Analyse rental markets, occupancy trends, and student demographic data.
• Analyse comparable transactions, rental data, and operational performance metrics.
• Review and assess development appraisals for student housing projects.
• Monitor market performance and prepare quarterly valuation updates.
• Primarily work across Southern Europe but also willing to undertake tasks across EMEA.

Market Research & Intelligence

• In collaboration with JLL Research and Strategy team, track Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and other European Flex-living and PBSA market trends and performance metrics.
• Develop expertise in Flex-living and PBSA markets and valuation drivers
• Maintain databases of comparable transactions and rental evidence.
• Prepare market commentary and sector insights for clients.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting student housing and residential sectors.

Client Engagement

• Participate in client meetings and presentations alongside senior team members.
• Respond to client queries and provide technical valuation support.
• Assist in preparing pitch materials and client proposals.
• Support relationship management activities with institutional investors, private equity funds, and lending institutions.
• Contribute to new business development initiatives through research and proposal preparation.

Quality Assurance, Risk Assessment & Compliance

• Ensure all valuations comply with RICS Red Book and local regulatory standards.
• Participate in internal quality review processes.
• Assist in evaluating investment risks including operational performance, regulatory compliance, planning constraints, and market cyclicality.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial outputs across client deliverables.
• Research ESG considerations and sustainability factors impacting valuations.
• Maintain CPD requirements and professional development.

Team Development

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across different experience levels and service lines across EMEA.
• Participate in internal training programs and professional development initiatives.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practice development within the team.

Requirements:

• Core Valuation Expertise : 3+ years’ experience in property valuations with demonstrable knowledge of DCF, income, cost, and comparable methodologies.
• Strong understanding of development appraisal principles and ability to articulate valuation approaches confidently to clients.
• Sector Knowledge & Experience : Background in Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and residential sectors preferred but not essential.
• Technical & Analytical Skills : Advanced Excel proficiency with experience building financial models for property valuations and investment appraisals. Strong grasp of financial data analysis, comparable transactions, and rental market metrics.
• Client-Facing Capabilities : Confident presentation skills with ability to participate meaningfully in client meetings and pitch presentations.
• Language Requirements : Fluent in both German and English (essential for this EMEA-focused role).

Location:

On-site –Madrid, ESP

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view ourCandidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [email protected]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to ourContact Uspage > I want to work for JLL.