Vice President, Third-Party Valuations, European Real Estate Investor PER, Privat

About Our Client

This role will lead the instruction, coordination, and relationship management of third‑party valuers across multiple fund mandates and lender requirements, ensuring valuation processes are delivered to the highest professional and regulatory standards. As a key growth hire, the VP will combine deep technical expertise in real estate markets and valuation methodologies with exceptional relationship management skills, acting as a trusted liaison between internal investment teams, external valuers, and lenders.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading European real estate investor during an exciting period of growth, support shaping the valuation function and contributing to the firm’s strategic success.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with valuation firms across Europe, acting as the primary point of contact
• Ensure clear communication and alignment with external valuers on objectives, expectations, and deliverables
• Regularly review valuer performance, assessing accuracy, timeliness, and quality of work, providing constructive feedback to drive improvement
• Negotiate fees and contract terms while maintaining high‑quality services and positive relationships
• Proactively address and resolve issues to sustain strong partnerships
• Provide valuers with market context, internal insights on cap rates, yields, asset performance, and other quantitative and qualitative indicators
• Receive, interpret, and act on valuer market commentary
• Monitor market trends and valuation benchmarks across regions and asset types
• Serve as the primary contact for all fund‑related appraisals and third‑party lender valuations for refinancing and acquisition transactions
• Prepare and issue formal valuation instructions in line with RICS standards and compliance requirements, ensuring scopes, timelines, and deliverables are clearly defined and met
• Lead the annual valuation cycle for both fund‑related and lender‑related valuations

• Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• RICS Registered Valuer
• Significant experience in real estate valuations within an institutional setting
• Strong understanding of RICS valuation standards, IFRS fair value principles, and lender valuation requirements
• Proven ability to manage multi‑jurisdictional third‑party valuation processes
• Exceptional relationship management skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and provide actionable insights
• Demonstrated knowledge of macroeconomic and market trends across multiple European jurisdictions
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of managing multiple concurrent valuation processes
• Experience in negotiating commercial terms with service providers
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, responding quickly to changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team