Head of Corporate Real Estate Europe

Avaloq Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm is seeking a Head of Corporate Real Estate Europe to manage its offices in the UK, Luxembourg, Germany, and future locations. The candidate will oversee lease agreements, site selection, and lead a team, ensuring a productive workspace. Essential qualifications include a Master's degree in Business Administration or Real Estate Management and proven leadership in the Corporate Real Estate industry.

Benefits

Inclusive and diverse work culture

Opportunity for personal growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in Corporate Real Estate in a leadership capacity.
• Ability to work independently on various concurrent projects in different locations.
• Driving change using an analytical and strategic approach.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating commercial and legal lease agreements.
• Overseeing site selection and interior fit-outs.
• Collaborating and presenting to varied audiences.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Multicultural understanding

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Real Estate Management

Tools

Budget management tools

Job description

Head of Corporate Real Estate Europe

Avaloq Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry‑leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions worldwide, including private banks, wealth managers, investment managers, and retail and neo banks. Our research‑led approach and continual innovation are powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Avaloq as Head of Corporate Real Estate Europe overseeing our offices in the UK, Luxembourg, Germany, and in the near future, the USA. Managing the portfolio, you will be tasked with providing a productive, safe, healthy, and well‑maintained "world of work" for Avaloq employees. With your forward‑thinking and strategic approach, you will successfully manage lease contracts and relocation projects, injecting your creative and industry‑specific knowledge when collaborating with vendors and contractors. Leading a team of 5‑10 people, you will foster an environment of passion, curiosity and knowledge sharing to augment team productivity and standards.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating commercial and legal terms of lease agreements.
• Overseeing site selection, interior fit‑out and relocation projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborating with and presenting to diverse audiences from contractors and interior designers to landlords and vendors.
• Demonstrating leadership and providing updates and presentations to senior Avaloq stakeholders, including the Group COO.
• Exercising knowledge of physical security workspace and health and safety practices, including evacuation procedures and related initiatives aligned with audit requirements.
• Imparting expertise of current trends, understanding of materials and critical thinking to the team and peers in other regions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in the Corporate Real Estate industry in a leadership capacity.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Management, or equivalent.
• Driving change and identifying opportunities for improvement using an analytical and strategic approach.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment with offices in diverse geographical regions.
• Ability to work independently on several concurrent projects in different locations.
• Proven track record of overseeing financial management and budget control.

Bonus

• A background in interior design, architecture or workplace planning.
• Experience serving as a member of a Crisis Management Team.
• German language skills (B1 Level or higher).

Additional Information

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand that the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions. We are wholly committed to fostering an equal‑opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other traits that make us all unique. We have written this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.

Please note that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.