Sr. Consultant

Compensation Range:

$90,000 - $105,000 

Compensation Disclaimer:
The salary range listed reflects the base pay for this role at Altus Group and is provided where required by local regulations. Actual offers may differ based on experience, market conditions, and other relevant factors. The range does not include additional compensation such as bonuses, equity, benefits, or other incentives.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Director, Managed Services, we are hiring a Senior Consultant, Managed Services, also known as a Senior Review Appraiser. As our new Senior Consultant, Managed Services, you will review institutional-grade commercial real estate appraisal reports for TIAA-Nuveen, ensuring valuation theory, assumptions, and supporting analysis are sound. You will assess the reasonableness of key valuation inputs, including cap rates, discount rates, and other assumptions, while helping support consistent and well-informed valuation decisions across a significant real estate portfolio. You will work with appraisal information across approximately 50 real estate funds and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support high-quality valuation reviews. 

This is a US-based role open across 48 states, with a preference for candidates in the Eastern or Central time zones to support collaboration with the India team.

What’s in it for you

Review complex institutional-grade real estate valuations. You will work with sophisticated commercial real estate appraisal reports and evaluate the assumptions, methodologies, and analysis that support major institutional investment decisions.

Bring your expertise to a specialized team. You will join a team supporting TIAA-Nuveen’s real estate valuation needs, with exposure to a broad portfolio of funds and property types within an institutional investment environment.

Use your judgment to influence valuation quality. Your review of cap rates, discount rates, market assumptions, and other valuation inputs will help identify issues, strengthen analysis, and support well-founded valuation conclusions.

Continue developing your appraisal career. You will have the opportunity to apply your appraisal experience in a review-focused role while continuing to build toward the MAI designation and deepen your knowledge of institutional real estate valuation.

Collaborate across teams and locations. You will work with Senior Managers, the Senior Director, and colleagues in India to share insights, discuss valuation considerations, and support consistent review practices.

As our new Senior Consultant, you will:

• Review institutional appraisals. You will review appraisal reports for institutional-grade commercial real estate, assessing whether the valuation theory, methodology, assumptions, and supporting analysis are accurate and reasonable. You will examine key inputs such as cap rates, discount rates, and other factors that influence valuation conclusions.

• Assess valuation assumptions. You will use your commercial real estate appraisal expertise to identify questions, inconsistencies, or areas requiring further support. You will apply sound judgment when evaluating the reasonableness of valuation conclusions and the assumptions behind them.

• Support portfolio valuation oversight. You will contribute to the review of appraisals across approximately 50 real estate funds supporting TIAA-Nuveen. You will help maintain consistency and quality across valuation reviews within an institutional investment environment.

• Collaborate with appraisal professionals. You will work with Senior Managers, the Senior Director, and other internal stakeholders to discuss appraisal findings, clarify valuation considerations, and support review priorities. You will also collaborate with the India team across time zones.

• Communicate review findings. You will clearly document and communicate questions, observations, and conclusions arising from your appraisal reviews. You will help ensure valuation considerations are understood and appropriately addressed.

• Contribute to continuous improvement. The Managed Services team, along with the broader Altus Group organization, strategically integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into its processes and workflows. You will support the integration of AI and process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and decision-making. You will help develop and refine valuation review practices and procedures that promote consistency, and sound valuation judgment.

You bring:

• The appraisal review experience. You bring 3–5 or more years of experience reviewing appraisals for institutional-grade commercial real estate. You understand how to assess appraisal methodology, valuation theory, market assumptions, and the reasonableness of valuation conclusions.

• The professional designation and licensing. You hold a state Certified General Appraiser license and are on track to achieve the MAI designation through the Appraisal Institute.

• The technical proficiency. You have daily or weekly experience using Argus Enterprise and can demonstrate practical fluency with the platform. Experience with Rockport Val or a comparable valuation platform may also be considered.

• The real estate knowledge. You have a strong understanding of commercial real estate valuation, including cap rates, discount rates, market conditions, and the assumptions that support institutional-grade appraisal reports.

• The analytical judgment. You can evaluate complex information, identify issues that require further investigation, and form well-supported conclusions. You are comfortable questioning assumptions respectfully and using evidence to support your perspective.

• The communication and collaboration skills. You communicate clearly and work effectively with colleagues, senior leaders, and external stakeholders. You are engaged, open-minded, and collaborative, with an approach that supports constructive discussion and shared problem-solving.

• The educational background. An undergraduate or graduate degree in real estate, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field would be an asset. Equivalent knowledge gained through education, training, and practical experience is also valuable.

Apply now

If you're excited about this role but your experience aligns differently with every requirement, we encourage you to apply. While specific qualifications may be strictly required, others can be based on various experiences, backgrounds, and knowledge. We can't promise an interview, but we will consider your whole application. 

What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in the role, your experience, and what you are looking for in your next career opportunity. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.

• A virtual interview with Senior Managers focused on your commercial real estate appraisal review experience, technical knowledge, collaboration style, and cultural alignment with the team. This interview is expected to be approximately 30 minutes.

• A technical assessment or Argus case study focused on your practical proficiency with Argus Enterprise and your approach to reviewing valuation assumptions and appraisal analysis.

• A final interview with the Senior Director, Managed Services, focused on your technical depth, institutional appraisal review experience, valuation judgment, and approach to working with internal and external stakeholders. This interview is expected to be approximately 45–60 minutes.

Unlock your Altus Experience!

If you’re looking to advance your career in in an industry that is transitioning for greatness, there’s no better place than Altus Group.

Our high trust, high performance culture prioritizes progressive programs that empower you to deliver your greatest performance while promoting collective success where everyone is recognized and connected. 

We offer boundless opportunities in a rapidly growing global business: mentorship from the best and brightest in CRE, access to our Altus Intelligence Academy, and the chance to work with the best data sets, tools and technology in the industry.

What Altus Group offers:

• Rewarding performance: competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package prioritizing mental, physical, and financial well-being.

• Growth and development: we invest in your professional learning. Our Altus Intelligence Academy offers over 150,000 hours of learning content.

• Flexible work model: our Activity-Based Work model provides flexibility to align your work location to the needs of the work — use the office for collaboration and remote work for focused tasks.

Inclusivity & Accessibility

Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
 
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Use of Artificial Intelligence

AI tools may be used to support the initial stages of screening for this role; however, all assessments and final hiring decisions are reviewed and made by an Altus Group hiring professional.

Background Checks

Please note that as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, Altus Group may conduct background checks on candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment. These checks may include, but are not limited to, verification of employment history, education credentials, criminal records, credit history (where relevant), and reference checks. The scope and nature of background checks may vary depending on the role, location, and applicable laws. All background checks will be conducted in compliance with local laws and regulations, and candidates will be informed of any checks required as part of the recruitment process.

Other Notes / Application Process

We appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected to move forward will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Altus Group.