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Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world’s leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people’s lives and environments.
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About The Role
What the role will entailKnight Frank’s Data Centre team are looking for either a qualified surveyor or experienced analyst to join the valuation team. The team has seen significant revenue growth since its inception five years ago. This role provides the opportunity to join a dynamic and fast‑growing team at an early stage in its expansion.We are currently the largest dedicated Data Centre consultancy and valuation team in EMEA.The Data Centre Valuation & Advisory team provides valuation advice to a wide range of data centre operators, banks, private equity firms, and institutional investors. This includes valuations for secured lending and financial reporting as well as for underwriting data centre transactions. The team also provides vendor and commercial due diligence reports in support of M&A activity and funding. We operate in EMEA and APAC and have the Global mandate to value data centres worldwide for Knight Frank.
What you will be responsible for
- Support the valuation of data centre assets across EMEA ranging from operational assets, leased data centres, development sites, and fund valuations.
- Primarily, focus will be DCF analysis especially when approaching operational assets and development opportunities. Applicants will also be trained in more standard valuation approaches using Argus Enterprise and Argus Developer.
- To extract relevant data from Client’s balance sheets, profit and loss statements, construction contracts, power agreements and legal due diligence documents to influence use of variables in cash flow analysis.
- Report into project leaders who will provide guidance and training whilst the successful applicant provides analytical support and continues to develop methodology.
- Review Client and other Stakeholder cash flows as part of the due diligence process and to inform our valuations.
What Experience You Will Need
- Excellent numerical and modelling skills, ability to demonstrate a level of competency when creating or amending discounted cash flows.
- Analytical skills will be essential as will be some experience in either property valuation or financial analytics.
- Newly qualified surveyors or analysts will be considered but will need to demonstrate a keenness to learn the drivers behind data centre valuation.
- Interest in continuing to develop your skills to provide clients with a constantly improving service.
- Build and own the excel DCFP model to provide analysis and identification of key metrics.
- The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to expand their role into client management if they wish. However, this is not a requirement and will be based on your own preferences.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and organisational skills required to effectively manage your time and workload.
- Excellent software skills and high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel including cashflow modelling experience. Knowledge of Argus Enterprise useful.
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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