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At Knight Frank, we work responsibly in partnership to enhance people’s lives and environments. Founded in 1896 and headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. After 128 years we are now located in over 50 Territories, 740+ Offices, 27,000+ People, with 1 Global Network.
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In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart here.
About The Role
Knight Frank is looking to hire a Partner, to join our Valuation Operations V&A business, based at our Baker Street HQ.Why Knight Frank? Role:We are seeking a Partner to join our Valuation & Advisory service line. This role offers the opportunity to support over 200 valuers and 50 staff across 15 UK offices, with scope to expand internationally. You will play a key part in managing risk, driving quality and compliance, and working closely with teams such as Legal, Audit, and Best Practice to ensure excellence across our valuation activities.Responsibilities:- Making risk-based decisions on terms of engagement and the onboarding of new work.
- Dealing with technical queries from valuers
- Negotiating client master service agreements and maintaining our database of client contract terms.
- Liaison with our legal & best practice and audit teams.
- Maintaining and developing valuation report templates.
- Updating Valuation Best Practice Procedures.
- Creation of ad hoc valuation bulletins alerting valuers to current issues.
- Creating and delivering valuer training.
- Supporting the management of our valuer audit process
- Maintenance of our internal valuer accreditation process
- Attendance at meetings of our valuation quality and risk supervisory committee.
- Supporting and maintaining our recently developed Knight Frank Valuation Management System
- RICS member, with Valuer Registration.
- A track record of managing risk and best practice within a valuation business.
- Good working knowledge of RICS Valuation Standards.
- Valuation experience working with lenders and investors.
- Experience of the application of technology to the valuation process and a keen interest in the adoption of AI.
Competitive salary
Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.
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Knight Frank London, England Office
55 Baker Street, London, United Kingdom, W1U 8AN
