Senior Associate, Risk & Portfolio, Valuation Manager - Hybrid

Allianz Real Estate is one of the world´s largest real estate investment managers. We develop and execute worldwide tailored portfolio and investment strategies on behalf of a range of global liability driven investors, creating long-term value for clients through direct as well as indirect investments and real estate financing. Being passionate about the impact properties make on the communities around them, today and into the future, we invest in a prudent and sustainable manner, taking our responsibility as the investor for our clients’ policy holder returns to heart. The operational management of investments and assets is performed out of 18 offices in key gateway cities across 4 regions (West Europe, North & Central Europe, USA and Asia-Pacific). In 2020 Allianz Real Estate moved within the Allianz Group and now forms part of PIMCO – one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers. For more information, please visit: 

What you do:

·       Closely work with acquisitions and asset management teams, keep track of external valuations for direct equity investments 

·       Lead valuation process for new and existing investments for Americas region including selection and engagement of external valuers

·       Ensure compliance of regional valuation processes with regulatory and ARE / Allianz internal guidelines  

·       Perform independent (desktop) vetting of external appraisal, present and justify external valuation result to Senior Management of ARE Group

·       Liaison with global valuation team, especially on asset valuation result and vetting requirements for dedicated investor products requiring more frequent valuation 

·       Act as regional repository for reporting of asset values for all stakeholders (internal/external) and ensure appropriate data delivery of asset market value

·       Monitor key trends and valuation related market parameters for relevant sectors in US markets, ensure major asset driven changes are reflected in external valuation

·       Engage in cross-regional cooperation and support / lead projects and analysis as part of global valuation team

·       Support other risk & portfolio related tasks and initiatives as needed

What you bring:

·       Post graduate qualification in business, economics, finance, or real estate 

·       7 years of professional working experience 

·       Preference for 5 years of experience in real estate, ideally related to property valuation and complemented by certified valuation expertise

·       Familiarity with global valuation standards such as RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors), IVS (International Valuation Standards) and sound knowledge of local regulatory requirements on real estate valuation 

·       Ability to perform property valuation independently

·       Skilled in financial modelling (e.g. ARGUS)

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills, advanced negotiation skills

·       Problem solving and analytical skills with ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment 

·       Ability to make decisions and manage valuation issues, business-oriented and target-minded in close cooperation with global valuation team and local asset management team

·       Ability to interface effectively with leaders, peers, and employees of all levels

• Team player with willingness to work within global matrix organization & proven network within real estate industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 

What we offer:

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the con dence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

Join us.  We care for tomorrow.