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Executive Director, Investment Sales & Acquisitions

JLL


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 peopleand empowering them to thrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre 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 worlds most active real estate investment platformsfacilitatingbillions 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 Europes dynamic living sectors. Our team combines deep sectorexpertisewith JLLs global platform to deliver best-in-class execution and innovative capital solutions for our clients.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experiencedSenioror ExecutiveDirector 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

  • Proactivelyidentifyinvestment 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 thewider 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 linestoidentifyand execute cross-selling opportunities

  • Leverage JLLs 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 GBR

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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Required Experience:

Director


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Provides business consulting; investment banking services including corporate finance and investment advisory on mergers and acquisitions; asset management services including fund, portfolio and wealth management; real estate property management and brokerage services.

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