Senior Director – Institutional Valuation

Cushman & Wakefield

. Prepare Appraisal Reports and related Consulting and Financial analytics alongside senior leadership .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Appraisal Reporting and Financial Analytics, with proficiency in Argus Enterprise and Excel. Capable of conducting market research, analyzing complex financial scenarios, and effectively communicating insights to senior executives and clients.

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State-Licensed AppraiserArgus Enterprise ExpertiseInstitutional Valuation ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Appraisal ReportingFinancial AnalyticsMarket ResearchCash Flow ProjectionsValue AnalysisData AnalysisComparable Sales AnalysisFinal Value ReconciliationInstitutional Property ExperienceFair Value Understanding (ASC 820)

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsAdaptabilityAbility to Handle Multiple AssignmentsExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Argus EnterpriseMS Office SuiteAI ToolsAMC PlatformsAltus/AVISitus VMS

Certifications & Qualifications

State Certified General LicenseMAI Designation

Industry Keywords

Real EstateInstitutional PropertiesClient PresentationsMarket UpdatesQuarterly TrendsDomestic Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare Appraisal Reports and related Consulting and Financial analytics alongside senior leadership
Handle multiple assignments simultaneously and provide consistency in methodology across portfolios
Complete assignments in a timely manner
Collect data and conduct market research
Analyze complex scenarios and revenue and expense performance
Prepare cash flow projections and present value analysis, typically using Argus Enterprise
Analyze comparable sales and detailed costs
Reconcile Final Values
Participate in client presentations regarding market updates, specific asset types, quarterly trends and insights
Travel domestically
Attend occasional industry functions
Learn new systems, databases and employ AI tools for efficiencies
Interface directly with senior executives, clients and target companies

Requirements

What you’ll need

State-licensed appraiser
Minimum of 5-10 years of experience with institutional properties and clients
In-depth appraisal experience, specialized in one product type or broadly across many
Expertise with Argus Enterprise and Excel
Adaptability to proprietary systems
Strong communication and analytical skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
Willingness to travel
Willingness to obtain necessary state licensing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interface directly with senior executives with clients and target companies
Ability to participate in client presentations via conference calls
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
Solid understanding of Fair Value (ASC 820), IVS
Familiarity with AMC platforms such as Altus/AVI and Situs VMS and quarterly attribution
MAI designation preferred
Real Estate portfolio experience a plus
Domestic travel is expected

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to earn commission on fee-split model
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time away from work
Unpaid time away from work
Competitive pay