Vice President - Real Estate

Location: London

Team: Real Estate Investment Banking – Jefferies

Level: Vice President

Jefferies is a leading global investment banking firm, providing clients with full‑service advisory, capital markets, and execution capabilities across EMEA and worldwide. Our Real Estate Investment Banking team is one of the most active and entrepreneurial in the market, advising REITs, private equity firms, developers, operators, and alternative asset managers on high‑impact strategic transactions.

With a dynamic platform, strong leadership, and a culture that rewards initiative, Jefferies offers VP‑level bankers meaningful responsibility, international exposure, and direct client interaction from day one.

We are seeking a Vice President to join our Real Estate Investment Banking team in London. This hire will play an essential role in leading transaction execution, supporting origination efforts, and strengthening client relationships across the European real estate landscape.

The ideal candidate will have strong real estate sector knowledge – including experience with listed real estate, private real estate investors, REITs, property operators, alternative lenders, and/or real‑asset‑backed platforms – combined with a proven track record in sell‑side M&A, financing transactions, and strategic advisory.

• Lead the execution of M&A, equity, debt, and strategic advisory transactions across the real estate sector.
• Manage full deal processes, including due diligence coordination, transaction materials, workstream oversight, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review, refine, and guide complex financial models, valuations, leveraged analyses, and transaction structures.

• Prepare and deliver pitches, sector updates, and strategic dialogues to senior executives, boards, and investment committees.
• Support senior bankers in maintaining key client relationships and contributing to ongoing origination efforts.
• Develop a deep understanding of client portfolios, strategic priorities, capital structures, and competitive positioning.

• Monitor trends across European real estate, including themes within logistics, residential, data centres, hospitality, living sectors, and alternatives.
• Carry out market mapping, investor analyses, and transaction benchmarking to support advisory efforts.
• Provide insight on valuation dynamics, capital flows, regulatory developments, and capital market conditions.

• Oversee and mentor Associates, Analysts, and interns, ensuring best‑in‑class deliverables.
• Collaborate across Jefferies’ global platform – including sector, product, and international teams – to drive high‑quality outcomes for clients.

• 5–7+ years of investment banking experience
  , ideally with a focus on Real Estate, Real Assets, FIG (Real Estate coverage), or related verticals.
• Strong experience in M&A execution
  , including leading work streams and interacting directly with management teams and clients.
• Advanced technical and analytical skills: valuation, modelling, transaction structuring, capital market mechanics.
• Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to present to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of European real estate markets, investor landscapes, and sector‑specific valuation drivers.
• Strong team leadership qualities and a collaborative approach.