Advisory Associate, Valuation & Capital Market Analysis, Real Estate - Fall 2026 (Multiple locations)

Job Summary:

The Real Estate Valuation & Business Analytics Associate works within a team environment to actively assist in providing commercial real estate analytical, valuation, consulting and other business advisory services to developers, REITs, investors, financial institutions, hospitality companies, lenders and Fortune 500 companies. This position works on various stages of valuation engagements, including areas of specialized valuation for owner occupied and multi-tenant properties specific to financial reporting.

Job Duties:

Assists in the creation of valuation assignments by providing research and due diligence for real estate valuations and reviews

Performs data analysis on large datasets through mass appraisal techniques

Constructs valuation models

Assists with preparation of client deliverables

Researches property specific details, and manages internal records

Assists in structuring the required documentation associated with the valuation assignment

Abstracts legal documents associated with the transfers of ownership and leased properties

Assists in the loading of client data into databases to perform analysis

Cross references data amongst various sources

Composes appropriate narrative reports to support valuation analyses

Participates in external and internal client meetings

Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, required, with a focus in Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, or Finance, preferred

Master’s degree in Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, or Finance, preferred

Experience:

Internship or work study experience in valuation, corporate finance or accounting environment, preferred

License/Certifications:

Real estate appraisal certification, preferred

Software:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required

Advanced skills in Excel modeling, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Superior analytical skills with the ability to deconstruct complex issues

Capability of computer adaptability

Ability to analyze and organize high volumes of data

Strong organizational skills, specifically the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details

Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment

Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels

Basic understanding of real estate

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $85,000 - $90,000 Colorado Range: $73,000 - $77,000 Illinois Range: $78,000 - $82,000 Maryland Range: $83,000 - $87,000 Massachusetts Range: $83,000 - $87,000 Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $74,000 New Jersey Range: $78,000 - $82,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $87,000 Washington Range: $78,000 - $80,000 Washington DC Range: $83,000 - $87,000

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