Loan Valuations Associate

Role Overview

We're seeking an Associate, Commercial Real Estate Valuation Advisory to lead valuation engagements for institutional clients managing commercial real estate loan portfolios. This is a high-impact, client-facing role that blends technical valuation expertise with consultative advice. You'll assess intricate loan structures to determine market value, supporting financial reporting and impacting investment performance.

Success in this role means becoming a trusted advisor to clients - someone who can navigate nuanced loan structures, develop and review sophisticated valuation models, and clearly articulate the rationale behind valuation conclusions. Within 3-6 months, you'll be managing client engagements, building relationships with key stakeholders, and delivering market insights to senior contacts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fair value analyses of commercial real estate loans for top-tier institutional investors.
• Interpret complex loan agreements, promissory notes, and financial documents to extract valuation-critical inputs.
• Present valuation results to clients, auditors, and stakeholders with clarity, confidence, and credibility.
• Monitor capital markets and interest rate trends to inform valuation assumptions and methodologies.
• Collaborate across debt, valuation, and technology teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Drive quality assurance and process improvements to ensure valuations meet the highest standards of rigor and defensibility.

Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• 2+ years of experience in institutional real estate, valuation advisory, or investment management.
• Exposure to commercial real estate debt structures and valuation methodologies.
• Strong Excel modeling skills, including discounted cash flow and scenario analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - able to distill complexity into clear narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong client relationships.
• Familiarity with source documents such as loan agreements, rent rolls, and financial statements.

Preferred:

• Exposure to debt capital markets, loan trading, or structured finance.
• Prior experience in a consulting or advisory capacity.

What Our Client Offers

• A team that values curiosity, collaboration, and a shared drive to keep improving themselves and the client experience.
• Immediate access to subject matter experts and complex, meaningful client work.
• Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and professional development budgets.
• Comprehensive benefits package: healthcare, retirement matching, generous PTO, and more.

Sound like a fit, but not sure you meet every bullet? Apply anyway - our client values potential and passion as much as pedigree. They're building a team of people who love helping others succeed and who are energized by solving complex financial puzzles with real-world impact.