Senior Director – Institutional Valuation

Overview

Cushman & Wakefield’s Institutional Valuation group is hiring state-licensed appraisers in primary and secondary markets across the US. The Institutional Practice at Cushman is an insular team that focuses on valuation and consulting with respect to quarterly and annual fund valuation for fair value financial reporting. Professional appraisers should have a minimum of 5–10 years of experience with institutional properties and clients. The MAI designation is preferred, but not a requirement. Candidates should have in-depth appraisal experience, either specialized in one product type or broadly across many. Expertise with Argus Enterprise and Excel, as well as adaptability to proprietary systems, is essential.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Director with strong communication and analytical skills who can excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The individual will work alongside senior leadership by preparing Appraisal Reports and related Consulting and Financial analytics. Product type specialization can vary, either across a limited number of real estate asset types or potentially all. Travel is a requirement of the position.

The successful candidate will be capable of handling multiple assignments at one time and provide consistency in methodology across portfolios. Performance expectations include the timely completion of assignments, data collection and market research, analysis of complex scenarios and analysis of revenue and expense performance. Valuation assignments will include cash flow projections and present value analysis, typically using Argus Enterprise, as well as analysis of comparable sales, detailed costs, and reconciliation of Final Values. Willingness to travel, obtain necessary state licensing and attend occasional industry functions.

Key Competencies:

• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to function in a team environment and proactively problem-solve
• Dedication to providing timely, reliable, and courteous service to clients
• Demonstrated ability to follow through and complete tasks
• Attentiveness, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Demonstrated ability to solve advanced and multifaceted problems
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Willingness to learn new systems, databases, and employ AI tools for efficiencies
• Commitment to professional development and continual learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to interface directly with senior executives at clients and target companies
• Ability to participate in presentations with clients via conference calls regarding market updates, specific asset types, quarterly trends, and insights
• Domestic travel is expected

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or related area required
• 5 to 10 years of Institutional Valuation experience
• Advanced user of MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook/Teams, PowerPoint)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Argus Enterprise knowledge required
• State Certified General License required
• MAI designation preferred
• Solid understanding of Fair Value (ASC 820) and IVS
• Familiarity with AMC platforms such as Altus/AVI and Situs VMS and quarterly attribution
• Real Estate portfolio experience a plus

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Salary range of $110,000 – $150,000 plus opportunity to earn commission on a fee-split model.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.