- Location
- GBR-CORP London-30 Warwick Street, United Kingdom
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Sales
- Seniority
- Director
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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.
About JLL and Capital Markets
JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our Capital Markets business is one of the world's most active real estate investment platforms, facilitating billions in transactions annually across all property sectors globally. Within Capital Markets, our Living Investments team focuses exclusively on the residential investment sector, including Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Multifamily, Build-to-Rent, Senior Housing, and other residential asset classes. We provide comprehensive investment sales, debt advisory, and strategic capital solutions to institutional investors, developers, operators, and private equity firms seeking opportunities in Europe's dynamic living sectors. Our team combines deep sector expertise with JLL's global platform to deliver best-in-class execution and innovative capital solutions for our clients.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior or Executive Director to join our EMEA Living Investments team, focusing on origination and execution of investment sales and acquisitions across the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Multifamily sectors throughout Europe. This senior role will drive revenue growth, expand our market presence in key growth markets, and lead strategic transactions across the EMEA region.
Key Responsibilities
Market Development & Origination
Focus on origination and execution of PBSA and Multifamily asset sales and portfolios across Europe
Expand market share in high-growth markets including the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Ireland
Provide hands-on market development and relationship building in emerging markets
Drive revenue growth in established markets including the UK and Germany alongside local teams
Client Relationship Management
Grow and deepen relationships with existing clients while systematically expanding the institutional client network across EMEA
Prior experience in the PBSA sector, with developed relationships is beneficial
Take ownership of core client accounts and drive strategic initiatives
Develop creative capital solutions aligned with client objectives
Proactively identify investment opportunities that match client requirements and market conditions
Transaction Execution & Leadership
Prepare and deliver high-quality pitches for Living capital markets transactions, including recapitalizations, joint ventures, M&A transactions, and large-scale strategic projects
Support local teams on significant transactions and lead origination efforts in target growth markets
Source, oversee, and lead strategic transactions across the EMEA Living Capital Markets platform, with a focus on PBSA and Flex Living
Serve as designated project lead on multiple concurrent deals, particularly those involving the wider SCS team
Business Line Development
Establish and develop a living sub-sector within the Operator Search business line
Complement the established market presence of the hotels team with residential sector capabilities
Build frameworks, processes, and client relationships to create a sustainable operator search capability
Team Collaboration & Development
Work closely with local market teams across EMEA to support, educate, advise, and develop talent
Foster knowledge sharing and best practice implementation to elevate capabilities across the platform
Collaborate effectively with the debt advisory team, SCS team and wider JLL business lines to identify and execute cross-selling opportunities
Leverage JLL's integrated platform to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients
Strategic Leadership
Contribute to EMEA Living strategy development and implementation
Support reporting requirements and strategic planning initiatives
Drive the overall ambition to increase market share across all markets
Achieve ambitious revenue growth targets through strategic origination, excellent execution, and client-focused service delivery
Location:
On-site –London, GBRIf 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!
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