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

BDO USA, LLP; Walnut Creek (CA); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

ESOP ownership

Total Rewards benefits

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

BDO USA, LLP in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Real Estate Valuation & Business Analytics Associate to join a team delivering commercial real estate valuation, analytics, and advisory services to developers, REITs, lenders, and financial institutions.

The role covers data analysis, model construction, client deliverables, and collaboration with internal stakeholders; requires a real estate or finance background, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required; focus in Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, or Finance preferred
• Master's degree preferred
• Internship or work-study in valuation, corporate finance, or accounting preferred
• Real estate appraisal certification preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Advanced Excel modeling preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Superior analytical skills and data organization
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects
• Basic understanding of real estate

Aufgaben

• Assist in creating valuation assignments with research and due diligence
• Perform data analysis on large datasets using mass appraisal techniques
• Construct valuation models
• Prepare client deliverables
• Research property details and manage internal records
• Structure required documentation for valuations
• Abstract ownership and lease transfer documentation
• Load client data into databases for analysis
• Cross-reference data from multiple sources
• Draft narrative reports to support analyses
• Participate in client meetings
• Other duties as required

Kenntnisse

Oral & written communication

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Multi-tasking

Deadline-driven

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Accounting/Economics/Finance

Master's degree in Real Estate/Accounting/Economics/Finance

Real estate appraisal certification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

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

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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